U.S. Coast Guard rescues stranded swimmer near Indian Beach on Mother’s Day, 2023. (USCG)
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Salvation Army Kroc Center in CDA Offering Adult Swim Lessons | 4 News Now
While our rivers and lakes are still cold and unsafe, we have perfect pool weather in the Inland Northwest ahead.
Water safety is important in any body of water and if you want to learn to swim for the first time or brush up on your skills, The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene has some opportunities for you.
Adult Learn To Swim lessons at the Kroc Center started on Monday, May 8 and continue every Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. through May 24.
Only a few spots left, and it costs five dollars to sign up.
It’s for adults ages 18 to 50 and is open to anyone who is a beginner at swimming.
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Placer County Officials: Avoid River Swimming While Snow Melts | KCRA 3
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been swept away by currents along the North Fork American River in recent weeks, with officials citing dangerous water currents due to the melting snowpack as the main issue. The latest case happened Sunday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. in the Colfax area, according to Placer County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Angela Musallam. Musallam said a man from the Bay Area was in the river when he was quickly swept away. Rescue crews with the sheriff’s office, Cal Fire, and the State Parks department searched for the man but were unable to find him.
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Swim Safety Refresh Is a Must Before Summer | Family First | FOX 61
With the warmer weather coming in, families will spend more days in and near the water.
FOX61’s Lauren Zenzie breaks down what parents need to know before letting their kids go swimming this summer.
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10-Year-Old Girl Drowns in Swimming Pool, Atlanta Police Say | 11Alive
Police said when officers arrived, they found people performing CPR on the child.
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Missing Swimmer Near Cannon Beach Identified as Mountainside High School Student | KPTV FOX 13 Oregon
An 18-year-old who has been missing off the coast near Cannon Beach since Friday has been identified by the Beaverton School District.
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Meet a North Shore man swimming in gratitude| Our Vancouver | CBC Vancouver
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Swim Safety Stressed During Memorial Day Weekend | CBS News
Teri Hornstein has what you need to know about staying safe on the beach.
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Making up the Swim Education Gap | WBTV News – Charlotte
The CDC says more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death in the U.S.