Category: Safety
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Boy, 10, Dies in a Manhole While Trying to Swim | Newzroom Afrika
A 10-year-old boy has died after falling into an open manhole at a construction site in Soweto. Anthea Nancefield Outfall Sewer’s Bongani Mdluli says the boy was in a group of children who were trying to swim on the site.
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Police Stress Dangers of Swimming Amid Beach Hazard Statement | TMJ4 News
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for large waves and dangerous rip currents expected along Lake Michigan. The advisory remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon. Kenosha Police stressed the dangers of swimming during hazardous conditions and are urging local residents to stay out of the water. Simmons Island Beach is listed as…
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First Responders Use Local Swim Club for Water Emergency Training | WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
In late August, first responders were able to utilize Beechview Swim and Tennis Club in Farmington Hills to conduct multi-day training sessions for water rescue.
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Body Recovered From Siloam Springs Kayak Park After Swimmer Reported Missing | 5NEWS
The park was closed while several agencies helped find a missing swimmer Saturday morning.
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Sheboygan Fire Department: Distressed Swimmers in Lake Michigan Rescued by “Good Samaritan” | MSNBC
At least one Michigan lawmaker is calling her state the “anti-Florida” after passing a series of progressive policies that seem to directly contradict legislation coming out of the Sunshine State. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined American Voices with Alicia Menendez to discuss.
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Learn to Swim at Any Age With Coach Chris Confidence in Cumberland County | FOX43
FOX43 News is at Elite Sports and Wellness to try a private swim lesson for adults with Coach Chris Confidence. “Water safety is the main thing that we teach, but when we get started, you know, we are out of breath and our heart rates are increased and it’s exercise too,” said Marybeth Quirin, an…
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Are Triathlon Swims Safe Enough? | The GTN Show Ep. 315
This week we start by sending out our deepest sympathies to the families of the two men who passed away during the swim of Ironman Cork and debate the safety of triathlon swims. We also have a big weekend of racing to dissect, with the Paris Test Event, the PTO Asian Open, and loads more.
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Former Colorado Swimmer Sues USA Swimming, Accuses Coach of Years of Sexual Abuse | KRDO
Sarah Ehekircher, a former Colorado swimmer, is suing USA Swimming and her former certified coach James Scott McFarland for sexual abuse that allegedly occurred more than 30 years ago. In 1982, at 14 years old, Ehekircher was one of the best breaststroke swimmers in Colorado. To pursue her dreams of swimming in the Olympics, she…