Category: Safety
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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.
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Swim in Red Flag Conditions, Get $500 Fine Along Michigan Beach | WSBT-TV
You can now be fined at New Buffalo’s public beach if you ignore red flag conditions. Drownings occur every summer on Lake Michigan. Some are due to people going into the water during unsafe conditions, such as rip currents. This new policy will try and prevent those incidents. See WSBT-TV
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4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Drowning in Washington Township | CBS Pittsburgh
The Washington County Coroner’s Office confirms Liam Vanderlee was found unresponsive in an outdoor swimming pool in Washington Township.
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Mother of Teen Who Jumped in East River Fears Son Was Dared to Do It | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
The parents of a missing 13-year-old boy are speaking out for the first time after their son disappeared on Friday afternoon. Kavion Brown jumped into the East River near East 6th Street – his mom fears he was dared to do it. See Eyewitness News ABC7NY