Category: Safety
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Blind Dog Helped From Her Fall in a Swimming Pool by AC Serviceman | AZFamily
An HVAC worker saved a beloved family dog struggling after falling into the backyard pool.
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Arizona City Holds Polar Plunge to Raise Awareness of Water Safety | 12 News
People in Peoria dived into icy cold waters on Saturday morning in an effort to spread awareness about water safety
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Proud Dad Dies Swimming With Son at Local Beach | 9 News Australia
A 39-year-old father has died while swimming with his son, 10, at a beach north of Sydney.
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Grieving Family Urges Swimming Education for Rural Children After Tragic Drowning | SABC News
The family of a 12-year-old Limpopo girl who drowned at Ga-Maja, outside Polokwane, Limpopo, on Christmas Day, has called for rural children to be taught how to swim in her memory. Sharon Bopape drowned after being carried away by a strong current while seeking refuge from the rain under a bridge. Her body was recovered…
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‘Absolutely Devastating’: Drowning a ‘Huge Issue’ in Australia | Sky News Australia
Laurie Lawrence Swim School Founder Laurie Lawrence says drowning is a “huge issue” in Australia. Mr Lawrence’s comments come after 35-year-old Seti Tuaopepe drowned at Penrith Beach on Boxing Day. Mr Tuaopepe was paddle boarding when he failed to surface after helping his children swim above the water. His body was recovered later that evening.…
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Freediving Embraced by Growing Number of Australians as It Unlocks Mental Health Benefits | ABC News
The number of people taking up the sport of freediving has boomed in recent years, and the benefits appear to be more than just physical.
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Swimmers’ Lucky Rescue From Rip Prompts Water Safety Warning | A Current Affair
Eight young swimmers had a lucky escape when off-duty surf lifesavers rescued them from a powerful rip near Wollongong last night.
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