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  • Death of 12-Year-Old Paddleboarder Reinforces Importance of Safety Rules on Mission Bay

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Safety

    The San Diego Police Department’s Harbor Unit is asking for witnesses to come forward as they continue to investigate a jet ski crash that killed a 12-year-old girl on a paddleboard.

    The crash happened just before 2:00 p.m. Saturday on Mission Bay near De Anza Cove. It’s unclear what led up to the crash, but people who frequent the area say it’s a tragic reminder to know the rules and use caution when out on the water.

  • Australia’s Top Female Swimmer Kaylee McKeown Has Hit Back at Sporting Great | The Daily Telegraph

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Australia’s top female swimmer Kaylee McKeown has hit back at sporting great Cate Campbell for her inflammatory criticism of the American swim team.

  • Curious Hammerhead Shark Gets Within Feet of Shocked Swimmers | USA TODAY

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Nature

    A group of swimmers in Palm Beach, Florida, had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark that swam towards them, then scurried off.

  • Teen Dies From Rare Brain Infection After Swimming in Georgia, Coroner Rules | WGN News

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Nature
  • Explosion Damages North Providence’s Town Swimming Pool | WPRI

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    The North Providence Pool and Fitness Center is closed until further notice after an apparent explosion rocked the building last week.

  • Swimming Banned at Some Robert Moses Beaches Following Shark Sighting | CBS New York

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Beach Life, Nature

    Some of the beaches are closed at Robert Moses State Park after a dead tiger shark washed ashore Wednesday morning.

  • Bear Goes for a Swim in Hingham Homeowner’s Pool | CBS Boston

    Aug 3, 2023

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    rokur
    in Nature, Swimming Pools

    A bear found a convenient way to cool off in Hingham.

  • What’s With All the Marine Life Close Encounters Happening Along Australia’s Coastline? | TODAY

    Aug 2, 2023

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    rokur
    in Nature

    Dr. Vanessa Pirotta discusses why whales and sharks are getting up close and personal with swimmers.

  • Long Island Man Rescued From Ocean After Treading Water for 5 Hours | FOX 5 New York

    Aug 2, 2023

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    rokur
    in Safety

    Two men from Long Island are being hailed as life-savers after they helped save the life of a swimmer who had been treading water in the ocean off Cedar Beach for more than 5 hours.

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