There he was, filming a couple of orcas in the distance at Ford Cove, Hornby Island, B.C. Canada, when a third one came up to breathe right beside the kayak! :-)
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Lifeguard gives tips on how to save swimmers’ lives
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It’s something none of us ever want to imagine doing — jumping in the water to save someone. In many cases a person or child needing help ends up drowning their rescuer. However, knowing what to do can save the victim’s life and yours.
Lifeguard Theo Lee at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center teaches others how to save lives. He said once you see that someone is drowning, have someone else call 911.
“That way if things escalate beyond their control someone will be on the way to help you,” Lee said. “If possible, reach a hand out to them, or maybe a leg or a shepherd’s hook. That will reach out and grab without you actually getting in and putting yourself in danger.”
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Dwyer’s big splash worth a Beemer
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Winnetka swimmer Conor Dwyer gets to drive a BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series sedan for a year.
Dwyer won a one-year lease on the $96,000 car as the overall men’s champion of the six-event Arena Grand Prix series that ended Sunday at Santa Clara, Calif.
Dwyer, 25, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, also earned a $10,000 championship series bonus from USA Swimming. He won six events and was second six times in the Grand Prix.
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Young swimmer with dwarfism racking up the medals
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At only 10-years-old Mia Towl has won three gold medals, set world records in the breast stroke and butterfly and was named “most promising athlete” from Sportswomen of Colorado.
Mia was also born with Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. She was a star at the 2013 World Dwarf Games, where she won those three gold medals, but is also a gifted skier and a math miz. Dean and Lyssa Towl, Mia’s parents, say their daughter is also much more than a list of her achievements. “She is who she is and she is wonderful,” her mom said.
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Wrongful death suit filed after swimming pool electrocution
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A South Florida family is taking legal action months after a 7-year-old boy was electrocuted in the family swimming pool.
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Trooper: Be smart when swimming in lakes
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A fun day on the lake can take a tragic turn in a matter of seconds. The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which monitors lakes across the state, said there are ways to help reduce the risk and still have fun on the water.
Cpl. David Campbell patrols the water of Blue Springs Lake looking for people in need of help. He said the most common cause of drownings involve alcohol or people trying to swim farther than they’re trained for.
“If it’s farther than their skill is allowing for and they can’t make it, there’s only one other thing that can happen, which is not something good,” Campbell said.
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K9s Swim to Save
You can tell it’s in some dogs from the day they’re born–an instinct to help others and perform under high pressure circumstances.
“My dog played ball in the house for four hours and was constantly moving so I decided she needed a job,” said Chris Stottmann, Virginia Search and Rescue Member.
Stottmann decided to take advantage of her dog’s high-energy level–getting her involved in the K9 water rescue team.
“We drove up here from Virginia to get some water training in. It’s difficult to get water time so being able to get to something like this really helps us a lot,” said Chris Stottmann.
Stottmann has been training her dog for over 2 years. Water rescue dogs are said to help give closure to families who have lost loved ones in water involved accidents.
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Japan golden boy Kosuke Kitajima rules out retirement
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Japan’s multiple Olympic swim king Kosuke Kitajima has no plans to hang up his goggles, promising to come back stronger after missing qualification for this year’s Pan Pacific and Asian Games.
“For the time being I won’t be retiring,” the 31-year-old told reporters after failing to make Sunday’s 200 metres breaststroke final at the Japan Open. “I know you would like me to say I am.”
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Wife snaps photo of Michael Klim at Croatian nude beach
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Former Aussie swimming champion Michael Klim has enjoyed a family day out, in the buff!
The picture of the 36 year old emerged on his wife’s Instagram page on Monday morning.
Lindy wrote: “Too good not to post!!! @michaelklim1 has finally found his people!!