For the first time in 50 years, you’ll be able to swim in the Anacostia River at a special event. Anacostia Riverkeeper is hosting the splash event on July 8 off the Kingman Island Dock next to the Benning Road Bridge.
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Adorable Baby Seal Shows Off Its Surfing Skills | CNN
Surfers flip for surfing seal though marine experts are mystified. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports.
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The Swimmer | Short Film | Real Shorts | Screen Ireland
Delving into the peculiar, solitary psyche of West Cork open-water swimmer Stephen Redmond (the first person ever to complete the world-famous Ocean’s Seven Challenge), The Swimmer looks at the beauty and poetry of Stephen’s passion and touches on the lives of the people he has loved and lost.
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Free Diver Scott Gutterson at the Foot of Kiama’s Blowhole | ABC News Australia
Attracting more than a million visitors each year, the Kiama Blowhole is the biggest in the world but most only see it from the top. Ex-navy officer and ocean swimmer Scott Gutterson documents what it’s like inside the blowhole’s chamber. Story by Sarah Moss, ABC Illawarra. Footage and stills by Scott Gutterson.
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Dismantle Debate at Popular Swimming, Jumping Spot | KHON2 News
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Horse Rescued From Swimming Pool by Tractor After Getting Spooked and Jumping In | The Independent
A horse was rescued after becoming spooked and jumping into a Florida swimming pool.
Pasco County Fire and Rescue firefighters were called to the scene on the evening of Tuesday 20 June, where they found the stuck animal.
Footage shows the moment the horse was lifted from the water after firefighters secured a hoisting harness to it.
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NYC Offers Free Swim Lessons Using a Lottery System | PIX11 News
New York City parents have until Monday to register their children for a chance to attend the city’s free “Learn to Swim” program this summer.
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Water Parks in Texas Participate in ‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ | KVUE
The day is meant for water parks across the world to give swimming lessons and raise awareness for water safety at the start of summer.
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North Texas Waterpark Hosting Swim Lessons This Summer | WFAA