Authorities are warning people in Sydney to stay out of the water as dangerous surf rocks the city’s beaches.
A search is underway after a man was swept out to sea at Coogee Beach.
Meanwhile, a 25-year-old woman who was swept off rocks at Maroubra Beach could not be revived.
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World’s Toughest Rescue Swimmer Training | US Coast Guard | Titan Wild Rescue
The United States Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmers are among the most elite rescue professionals in the world.
This video takes you inside the intense AST A School training, where candidates are pushed to their physical and mental limits through extreme water confidence drills, pool fitness, medical rescue scenarios, and helicopter operations.
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New Year’s Day 2026 | Lifeguards Working Hard to Control Swimmers at Beaches in KZN
It’s the first day of 2026, which is traditionally a beach day in South Africa.
KwaZulu-Natal beaches are usually packed to capacity on New Year’s day by locals as well as holiday makers.
SABC News Reporter Mlondi Radebe is there to tell us more about the mood, weather and the turn out.
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Hundreds Brave Cold Waters In Barcelona’s Traditional New Year Swim | VERTEX
Hundreds of swimmers welcomed 2026 by plunging into the chilly Mediterranean Sea at Barcelona’s Barceloneta beach as part of the city’s traditional New Year’s Day swim.
Under clear winter skies, participants ran from the sand into waters measuring around 14.5°C, many wearing Santa hats and festive accessories. Longtime swimmers said the annual dip is the perfect way to begin the year, celebrating together with family and friends on the beach.
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Registration Open for City of Reno Swim Lessons | KTVN 2 News Nevada
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Alki Beach New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim 2026 | West Seattle Blog
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‘Shocking’ Decline in Swimming Standards for Children in Australia | Sky News Australia
Royal Life Saving Australia CEO Justin Scarr says the decline in swimming standards for children in Australia should be “shocking all of us”.
“Fifty metres is what we say should be a benchmark for children leaving primary school,” Dr Scarr told Sky News contributor Jaimee Rogers.
“50 per cent can’t swim that at all.”
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Happy New Year
This Monday 29 December 2025, we got the long-awaited new 25m-pool in my local community, which is why I am sharing this photo :-)
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Body Recovered Near Wilder Ranch Identified by Family as Possible Shark Attack Victim | KSBW Action News 8
Body recovered near Wilder Ranch identified by family as possible shark attack victim