Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two suburban Chicago groups are hoping to battle that statistic — but not with your average swim class.
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String of Deaths at Off-Road Park Raises New Concerns After Drowning | KHOU 11
Deputies say the dive team recovered the body of a man.
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Florida Deputies Save Toddler After Near-Drowning at Airbnb Pool | WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando
A terrifying moment at a Central Florida Airbnb nearly turned into tragedy when a 2-year-old fell into a pool and stopped breathing.
Marion County deputies rushed to the scene after a frantic 911 call and immediately began life-saving efforts, performing rescue breaths and clearing water from the child’s airway. The intense moments were all captured on video as deputies worked to bring the toddler back.
Thanks to their quick actions—and a family member who pulled the child from the pool—the little boy made a full recovery.
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Stay Safe, Swim Smart with Big Blue | PHL17 Morning News
Observed each May, Swim Safety Month raises awareness about the importance of water safety as families head into the summer season. Led by organizations like the Big Blue Swim School, the campaign encourages simple but life-saving habits such as learning to swim, supervising children closely, and using properly fitted life jackets. Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death, especially among young children, making education and preparedness essential. By promoting water competency, CPR training, and safe pool practices, Swim Safety Month helps ensure that time spent in and around water stays fun, relaxing, and above all, safe.
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Vancouver Director Explores the Deep With Record-Breaking Chinese Champion Freediver | Vancouver Sun
Filmmaker Yuqi Kang dove deep for the making of her film 7 Beats Per Minute. Literally.
The Vancouver director learned how to free dive for filming, becoming safety diver for Chinese female freediving champion Jessea Lu, the focus of the film that is currently streaming on the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) site.
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Vancouver Woman Swims With Grey Whale by Accident | CBC British Columbia
Whales are a frequent visitor in the waters off of Vancouver. But one grey whale feeding in English Bay has people very excited. As the CBC’s Alanna Kelly reports, one swimmer had an encounter that was extra special.
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A Boy From Palmyra Has Died After Drowning at a Hotel in North Carolina | News Center Maine
The 4-year-old died Monday, six days after the incident, officials told NEWS CENTER Maine.
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Construction Underway for the Fort Lauderdale “Water District” That Will House Swimming Hall of Fame | CBS Miami
This weekend, the aquatic center is hosting the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, where students and club swimmers get the chance to swim alongside Olympians.
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Over 2,000 Swimmers Take Over Greensboro Aquatic Center for US Masters Spring Championship | WFMY News 2
Competitors up to age 95 will compete at the GAC this week/weekend.