A historical look at racial discrimination that kept black people out of pools, and why many don’t swim; and what communities across the country are doing today to ensure black communities learn to swim. This includes the story of an abandoned beach in Indianapolis that was once segregated, and the only place blacks were allowed to swim. Scripps News’ Amber Strong has more.
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U.S Coast Guard Suspends Search for South Florida Diver Missing off Bimini | CBS News
After searching more than 673 square miles, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its part of a search for a missing free diver off the coast of Bimini.
Ryan Proulx’s boat left South Florida Thursday.
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Lake of the Ozarks Swimmer Found Dead | KOLR10
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World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023 Teaser
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Hayley Lewis’ Son Could Be Next Aussie Champion Swimmer | The Project
The swimming gene pool is strong for Hayley Lewis, with the Olympic swimmer’s son Kai Taylor, claiming victory at the World Championship Trials. Hayley joins us to tell us all about the win.
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Olympic Great Susie O’Neill Breaks Another Swimming Record | The Project
Aussie swimming legend Susie O’Neill has broken another world record, in her first race in more than 20 years. The Olympic hero tells us all about it.
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Freediving Under an Iceberg for Men’s Mental Health | Movember
Many of us hide our struggles below the surface — away from friends, family and even ourselves. Mo Bro Luke Adams wanted to raise awareness about these struggles, so challenged himself to freedive under an iceberg to visualize the invisible battles that many of us hide.
From some of the coldest water on Earth, with no oxygen tank, mask, or wetsuit, Luke hopes his story will empower men to talk about their mental health, bringing these conversations to the surface.
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Stunned Homeowner Found a Crocodile – In His Swimming Pool | SWNS
A stunned homeowner found a crocodile – in his swimming pool.
The massive 10ft creature was spotted on the island of Plantation Key in Florida, USA.
The homeowner called Pesky Critters Wildlife Control to capture the animal in the early hours of Sunday.
A video shows trapper Todd Hardwick wrestling with the reptile in blue-illuminated pool as it thrashes around.
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Hammerhead Sharks – And a Bear on Gulf Coast Beaches This Past Weekend | WWLTV
Hammerhead sharks were near boaters and swimmers in Orange Beach, while a bear – yes, a bear – was spotted on the beach in Destin.