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Beluga Whale Retrieves Dropped GoPro From Seafloor

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Nature

This is a video of Youtuber and kayaker ShibbyTraveler dropping his GoPro in the waters of Hammerfest in northern Norway and Hvaldimir the beluga whaleÂ retrieving it for himÂ (he says Hvaldimir stole the camera but that very clearly looked like operator error). As you may recall, Hvaldimir is the beluga whale that was found by Norwegian fishermanÂ wearing a Russian military harness earlier this year. Well apparently he decided to stay in the area and help out with the lost and found.

Via Geekologie
Bubbleman: How to make a Whirlpool

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Fun

How to make a whirlpool step by step tutorial from your favourite aquatic water bending wanna-be superhero, Bubbleman!
Freestyle Hand Entry

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Technique

In freestyle, we often pay attention to what’s happening underneath the surface. But whatâ€™s also important is how we move above the surface. The arm recovery and hand entry are both skills that are often neglected. When in fact they influence the movements we make underwater.
Highlights | Budapest #SWC19 | FINA Swimming World Cup 2019

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Competition

Enjoy this look back at some of the most thrilling highlights of the FINA Swimming World Cup 2019 stop in Budapest!
Marijuana found growing in swimming pool after police raid on Pennsylvania home

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Swimming Pools

Police in western Pennsylvania found truckloads of marijuana growing in an unlikely location.

Officers raided a home in Beaver County on Friday, finding a huge crop of plants inside what used to be a swimming pool.

Then, it all went up in smoke.

Police took the $100,000 worth of plants and burned them.

“It’s the first time for us. Usually in a rural area they put it in amongst the cornfields,” said Chief Rudy Harkins.

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Swimmers save drowning Prairie Dog in Lafayette by giving it CPR

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Nature, Safety

Two teen swimmers saved the life of a prairie dog on Wednesday after they noticed it drowning in the bottom of a Lafayette pool.
How a Little Paint Saves Sailors from Drowning

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Safety

And to think, if Rose had just drawn a couple eyes on that door Jack might be with us today.
Morozov clinches 100th FINA Swimming World Cup gold in Budapest

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Competition

FINA Swimming World Cup 2019Â leader VladimirÂ MorozovÂ of Russia impressed the crowds at the Duna Arena in Budapest this weekend as the Hungarian capital was hosting the fourth-of-seven leg of the cicruit from October 4-6.

The Russian ace claimed his 100th World Cup gold medal on Friday (Day 1) in the men’s 50m free in 21.50, before bagging another two golds during the meet. On Saturday and Sunday he completed his champion’s tally with the 100m free (47.99) and the 50m back (24.70) golds.

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Lifeguards help two distressed swimmers on Jacksonville Beach

Oct 7, 2019

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rokur

in Safety

One person was transported to the hospital in extremely critical condition and the other was transported in stable condition, Jacksonville Beach lifeguards said.