Category: Safety
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‘Drowning Doesn’t Discriminate’: Where to Find Free Swimming Lessons | KPRC 2 Click2Houston
British Swim School owners, Greta Baccifava and Ashley Yates, explain how to apply for free swimming lessons.
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Bay County Boys & Girls Club Hosting Swim Lessons | WMBB News 13
To help people stay cool and safe over the coming months the Bay County Boys & Girls Club is hosting swim levels for all ages and skill levels.
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Bystander Saves 9-Year-Old Who Nearly Drowned in Backyard Pool | CBS New York
A bystander rendered first aid after spotting the unconscious girl in the swimming pool at a home in Danbury, Connecticut. CBS New York’s Tony Aiello reports.
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Lifeguard Shortage at California State Parks Reminds Swimmers to Wear Life Jackets | KCRA 3
People across Northern California enjoyed cooling off in the water on Memorial Day, whether it was at the American or Sacramento rivers, or area lakes in state parks. While lounging by the lake is meant to be fun and relaxing, California State Parks reports drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in state parks.…
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Swimmers Find Legal Loophole to Place Safety Buoys off Coney Island | CBS New York
A group of open water swimmers is concerned about boats and jet skis getting too close to shore in Brooklyn. CBS New York’s Hannah Kliger reports.
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Local Swim School Shares Water Safety Tips | 12 On Your Side
As the heat continues to crank up for the summer, you and your family may think about hitting the water to cool off.
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Sacramento Waterways Pose Risks to Swimmers This Memorial Day. Here’s Why | CBS Sacramento
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, but Sacramento-area waterways are posing dangerous and even deadly conditions for some swimmers.
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How to Stay Safe When Swimming at the Beach | WQAD News 8
From sharks to rip currents, there are many hazards to be aware of when swimming in the ocean.
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19-Year-Old Honduran Woman Drowns While Swimming With Brother in Galveston | KHOU 11
Witnesses said the girl was bodysurfing with her brother when they noticed she was struggling in the water.
