Category: Safety
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Teen Who Learned CPR at School Saves Toddler Who Fell Into Pool | ABC 7 Chicago
Madison Atkinson is being hailed as her family’s hero after she saved a toddler who fell into a Los Angeles, CA swimming pool on Thanksgiving Day. See ABC 7 News
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Cape Town Launches Festive Season Beach Safety Plan | SABC News
The City of Cape Town launched its Festive Season Beach Safety Plan at Big Bay in Bloubergstrand.Close to 700 lifeguards and hundreds of policing personnel will be deployed across the metro. A major component of the plan is to encourage the public to choose safe areas to swim to prevent possible drownings.
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Local Teacher Battles Louisiana’s Record Child Drowning Year With Swim Lessons | WVUE FOX 8 New Orleans
Local teacher battles Louisiana’s record child drowning year with swim lessons
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School Students Banned From Ocean Aquatic Activities After Shark Attacks | 7 News Australia
A controversial ban on school beach excursions over shark fears could be overturned within days. The snap decision is under urgent review after shark patrols were brought forward by two weeks.
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Drones to Rescue Swimmers in Distress | SABC News
The George Municipality in the Western Cape has unveiled a groundbreaking device to assist in water emergencies ahead of the busy summer beach season. Using drone technology, fire and rescue officials can drop inflatable devices to swimmers in distress. They aim to keep visitors safe at their beaches.
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Athlete Dies During Swim Leg of Noosa Triathlon | News.com.au
A 53-year-old Victorian man has died during the swimming leg of the Noosa Triathlon.
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Matthew Perry, Star of ‘Friends,’ Dies After Apparent Drowning | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
Matthew Perry, star of the hit show “Friends,” died after an apparent drowning, according to FOX News.