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  • 13-Year-Old Minnetonka Swimmer Helping Those in Israel | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

    Oct 7, 2024

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    A 13-year-old Minnetonka swimmer works to help those in Israel after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. FOX 9’s Leah Beno has the story.

  • Unseen Footage | 510KM World Record Non-stop Swim (Yukon River) | Ross Edgley

    Oct 7, 2024

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    in Open Water

    Unseen Footage | 510KM World Record Non-stop Swim (Yukon River)

  • Sharks and Swimmers Caught Together on Drone Camera in Bondi, Australia | ABC News In-depth

    Oct 5, 2024

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    in Nature

    Shark nets were introduced in New South Wales, Australia, in 1937 in an attempt to prevent shark attacks on surfers and beachgoers.

    But in recent years, they have been the subject of much dispute. Critics say they’re outdated, ineffective, and harmful to marine life, while the state government says they keep people safe.

    Two men with close encounters with sharks – shark bite survivor Marshall Flanagan and drone pilot Jason Iggleden – share their experiences and weigh in on the debate.

  • New Hampshire First Responders Rescue Moose Taking a Swim | Inside Edition

    Oct 5, 2024

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    in Nature, Swimming Pools

    The Bedford New Hampshire Police and Fire Department were both called out when a moose got stuck during his afternoon swim. They pulled the pool cover back so the animal could get out, which he calmly did while giving the camera some side eye. Because the moose seemed unharmed and non-threatening, officers let him go, but they warn that moose can be dangerous. Inside Edition Digital has more.

  • Jared Butler’s Journey From Basketball Star to Swimming Student | CBS Mornings

    Oct 5, 2024

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    in Learn To Swim

    Washington Wizards guard Jared Butler is now tackling a different challenge: learning to swim. Butler shares his journey of overcoming fear and embracing new goals.

    See CBS News

  • First Responders in Bedford Help Moose Escape Swimming Pool | WMUR-TV

    Oct 4, 2024

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    in Nature

    Police and firefighters responded to the home on Riddle Drive around 8:45 a.m.

  • Prince William Meets Olympians at Gateshead Swimming Pool | The Royal Family Channel

    Oct 4, 2024

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    in Competition

    Prince William met 2024 Olympians Adam Peaty and Tom Dean, and Paralympians Maisie Summers-Newton and Louise Fiddes, as he visited at Birtley Community Pool in Gateshead. William was at the centre – which reopened in September after the community came together following its closure last year – to promote swimming. Report by Matthew Covell.

  • The Pool – Official Trailer | Madman Films

    Oct 3, 2024

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    in Swimming Pools

    A stunning cinematic experience with a soundtrack harking back to the 1960s. The film speaks to the enduring power of community and our collective longing to find it. At Bondi Icebergs, no matter your background, everyone is equal in their swimsuits.

    See https://www.madman.com.au/the-pool

  • Police Officer Rescues Autistic Child From Pool | WPLG Local 10

    Oct 3, 2024

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    in Safety

    A police officer made an incredible rescue, pulling a family’s lost child from their neighbor’s pool.

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