Category: Safety
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Safety experts offer safe swimming tips
Following the drowning of 28-year-old Luis Robles of Springfield over the weekend, safety officials were warning residents to use caution when going swimming. On Monday, Five Mile Pond lifeguard Robert Carvalho said it was important for people to take at least one other person when swimming in case there is an emergency. He said water…
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Dry And Secondary Drowning: Little Known Swimming Safety Risks
Though relatively uncommon, it’s important to be aware of two types of health risks that may occur in the aftermath of a close call at the beach or pool. “It is an unusual phenomenon,” Dr. Holly Phillips told “CBS This Morning.” “Basically there are two forms of out-of-water drowning. The first one is called dry…
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COM Aquatics’ No Picture Policy More Heavily Enforced For Childrens’ Safety
Before kids makes a splash at the aquatics centers in town, parents will have to put away the camera. A policy in place by the City of Midland Aquatics prevents any picture taking at their facility. “We are restricting them some ways and we hate to be but it is for the safety of the…
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Lifeguard gives tips on how to save swimmers’ lives
See click2houston It’s something none of us ever want to imagine doing — jumping in the water to save someone. In many cases a person or child needing help ends up drowning their rescuer. However, knowing what to do can save the victim’s life and yours. Lifeguard Theo Lee at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community…
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Wrongful death suit filed after swimming pool electrocution
See WSVN A South Florida family is taking legal action months after a 7-year-old boy was electrocuted in the family swimming pool. WSVN-TV – 7NEWS Miami Ft. Lauderdale News, Weather, Deco
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Trooper: Be smart when swimming in lakes
See KMBC (with video) A fun day on the lake can take a tragic turn in a matter of seconds. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which monitors lakes across the state, said there are ways to help reduce the risk and still have fun on the water. Cpl. David Campbell patrols the water of Blue…
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K9s Swim to Save
See WICZ (video here) You can tell it’s in some dogs from the day they’re born–an instinct to help others and perform under high pressure circumstances. “My dog played ball in the house for four hours and was constantly moving so I decided she needed a job,” said Chris Stottmann, Virginia Search and Rescue Member.…
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7News reveals shock allegations against former Australian top swim coach Terry Buck
See 7News The police statement that condemns one of Australia’s top swimming coaches, who somehow escaped arrest and prosecution over decades of alleged child sex abuse, has been revealed by 7News.
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Swim team teaches water safety
See WGRZ With the summer months comes the return to the nice, cool water for some relief … and the danger that comes with it. So the Buffalo City Swim Racers held their fist Water Safety Festival at City Honors School on Saturday. They’re teaching kids how to stay safe in the water this summer…