Category: Safety
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Lancaster County Teen Drowns in South Carolina Lake While Swimming With Friends | WCNC
He was a recent Andrew Jackson High School graduate and planned to attend Coastal Carolina University in the fall.
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Swim Instructors Warn That Drowning Can Be Silent and Sudden | KTALnews
As temperatures rise and the heat advisories continue, people are spending more time at the swimming pools. However, more time in the pool means the potential for drowning, which swim instructors warn can be a silent killer.
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Beacon and Buoy Are Keeping Swimmers Safe During the Dog Days of Summer | NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition
Beat the heat! With temperatures sizzling in part of the country, this is what you need to know to stay cool and safe. Also, we talk about brain freeze! We explain the science behind the ice cream headache. Then, meet Beacon and Buoy! They are the country’s very first canine lifeguards! Plus, helping hand —…
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‘I Was Shaken up for Sure’: Raleigh Man Who Saved Swimmers Warns of Rip Current Dangers | ABC11
Amid a recent uptick in drownings at Carolina beaches, ABC11 is diving into what to do, and what not to do.
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Safety Tips to Stay Pool and Swim Safe This Summer | WMBB News 13
After a month that saw numerous drownings and dozens of water rescues it’s important now more than ever to stay informed on ways you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe while in the water.
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Teen Drowns at “Devil’s” Swimming Hole in New Jersey | CBS New York
Police said a 16-year-old boy from Newark was with family and friends when he went into the water in Cedar Grove and didn’t come up. CBS New York’s Nick Caloway reports.
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ABC NEWS10 Interview on Swimming Safety Amid Lifeguard Shortage
A nationwide shortage of lifeguards is causing significant concerns. Wyatt Werneth, the spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, stated that the situation is critical, with more than half of the 309,000 parks and pools across the country already experiencing closures or reduced hours. New York State is also feeling the impact of this shortage. The…