Category: Safety
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Surviving Open Water | Is Swimming in Lakes and Dams Safe For You? | Global Triathlon Network
The open water! Fresh air, fresh water, exercise, the Great Outdoors…Let’s jump in! But water safety is no joke. And the open water is about as treacherous as the water gets, so you should take safety there seriously. Today we’re going to try to make you aware of some things you may not have thought…
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Aquatic Center Staff Recognized For Life-Saving Rescue Of Swimmer | FOX 13 Seattle
King County Council is recognizing some local heroes with a special ceremony this week. Lifeguard and aquatic center staff received recognition for a life-saving rescue of a swimmer at a competition in June.
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Zac Efron Rushed To The Hospital After Swimming Pool Incident In Ibiza
Zac Efron was taken to the hospital Friday night after suffering a “minor swimming incident” in Spain, his rep told TMZ Saturday. The “High School Musical” star, 36, was reportedly found inside the pool of a villa in Ibiza by two workers who then pulled him out of the water. It is unclear whether Efron…
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Man Saved By Lifeguards After Swimming Hours In Queens | CBS New York
Dramatic video captures the rescue of a swimmer in distress at Rockaway Beach. Authorities say it happened Thursday just before 7 p.m. – an hour after beaches closed for swimming. CBS New York’s John Dias reports.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Helps Save Jet Skier’s Life After Crash In Northwest Florida | WEAR Channel 3 News
A man who brought home Olympic gold as a swimmer — Klete Keller — has done something in Northwest Florida that pales in comparison. He saved a life.
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Recent Deaths Spotlight Importance Of Drowning Prevention | KMOV St. Louis
Recent deaths spotlight importance of drowning prevention
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Swim South Florida: Mother Starts Non-profit Organization To Help Young Children Learn How To Swim | WPLG Local 10
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
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New Law Creates Swim Vouchers For Low-income Families | WCTV Eyewitness News
Under a new law, the state health department will offer free swimming lessons for low-income families with children 4 and younger.
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Local 10 Editorial: Swim South Florida Campaign Aimed To Raise Awareness, Save Lives | WPLG Local 10
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.