Category: Safety
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Deputy recovering after swimming out into surf to save teen
Read kval.com A sheriff’s deputy who swam out into the surf to help a 14-year-old boy caught in a rip current was in critical condition after 45 minutes in the water but is expected to recover, the Curry County Sheriff’s Office said. “He basically saved that boy’s life,†Sheriff John Bishop told the Curry Coastal Pilot…
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Man thought dead describes ordeal in Muskegon River
See WZZM13 Searchers were so convinced a swimmer had drowned in the Muskegon River that officers and grief counselors notified his family. But Keith Stever of Muskegon is not dead, and he and his family say they’re disappointed and sad police and deputies didn’t spend more time searching for him. “They left me for dead,”…
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Doctor says monitor child’s behavior after swimming to avert secondary drowning
See fox4kc.com Secondary drowning is a term that’s being thrown around on social media and even in news reports recently, and while it’s getting a lot of attention now, doctors say it’s been a problem for as long as people have been around water. With summer officially here, it’s a good time to remind parents…
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Hall of Fame rescinds Chuck Wielgus’ invite amid sexual abuse allegations
Read USA Today The International Swimming Hall of Fame took back its invite to USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus on Monday. After a group of 19 women who said they were sexually abused by U.S. swim coaches petitioned the International Swimming Hall of Fame last week, Wielgus withdrew from consideration. “After significant reflection and…
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Dr. McGeorge learns to swim
See ClickOn Detroit Dr. McGeorge is putting aside his embarrassment in the hope that it will inspire others to try to learn to swim. With the help of Peter Vanderkaay. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
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Too soon to swim? Experts warn beachgoers after man drowns
See FOX8 Cleveland The waters of Lake Erie at Huntington Beach in Bay Village can be so inviting. And, the waters can turn so deadly. On Saturday, a man went into the water to help a troubled swimmer. While he was able to push the young lady to safety, for some reason, he was not able to…
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2-Year Old Found Floating In Swimming Pool
See CBS Miami A near tragedy in Coral Springs when a two-year-old child was found by his grandfather in a backyard pool. The boy was rushed to the hospital. Doctors were able get a pulse and the child was breathing with assistance. Friday night, officials said the boy was at Broward General Hospital in very…
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Marmaduke teen drowns in pond near city limits
See kait8.com A 17-year-old high school student drowned in a small pond southwest of Marmaduke city limits on Greene County Road 522, according to Greene County Sheriff Dan Langston. Langston told Region 8 News Trevor Potter was swimming with a friend in the middle of the pond Thursday night when Potter started having chest pains.…
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How a Giant Plus-Shaped Pool Could Make New York’s East River Safe For Swimmers
See FC As the heat of summer approaches, you might be seeking a refreshing dip in a local pool, pond, lake, or river, but jumping in to New York’s East River is probably not at the top of your list. However, designers Jeffrey Franklin, Archie Coates, and architect Dong-Ping Wong are working on a project called +Pool, a giant plus-shaped…