Category: Safety
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Teenager Drowns While Swimming at Westford Quarry | CBS Boston
An 18-year-old drowned after jumping into Merrill’s Quarry in Westford. WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt reports.
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Emergency Responders at Hampton Beach Report an Increase of Rescue Calls This Summer | WMUR-TV
According to Hampton Lifeguard Chief Patrick Murphy, more than three dozen rescues have been made since the start of Labor Day weekend.
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Ex-Marine, Surfer Saves Swimmer From Rip Current at New Jersey Beach | ABC 7 Chicago
A heroic surfer rescued a man struggling in perilous rip currents at the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
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Missing Swimmer From Howard County Found Dead on Delaware Beach | WJZ
A Maryland man who was reported missing after swimming in Rehoboth Beach, Deleware, was found dead Monday, according to police.
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Dozens of Swimmers Rescued From Hampton Beach Rip Currents | CBS Boston
More than 50 people were rescued from rip currents at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire over Labor Day weekend.
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Last Day to Swim at Chicago Beaches, Outdoor Pools for Season | CBS Chicago
After Labor Day, lifeguards will post a red flag that will stay up through next May, signaling that swimming is not allowed.
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Labrador’s Jump on Swimmer Almost Leads to Drowning | Full Episode | It’s Me or the Dog
Robin and Maddy, the owners, desire to enjoy their summer by the pool, but their three dogs are causing inconvenience during pool time. The 5-year-old Labrador named Guinness poses a significant risk as he jumps on swimmers, which can be highly dangerous.
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Death Under Investigation After Man Found Unresponsive Near House Pool, Police Say | First Coast News
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says the victim was not alone in the pool at the time of the incident, and he knew how to swim.
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Why Some Mass. Beaches Are Being Closed to Swimmers Ahead of Labor Day | WCVB Channel 5 Boston
At Horseneck Beach on Massachusetts’ South Coast, swimming was banned due to rip currents caused by the swells from Hurricane Franklin.