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  • Mom Advocates for Water Safety Awareness After Son Drowns in Lake | WFMY News 2

    May 3, 2023

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    in Safety

    If 15-year-old, Elijah Wyatt would have put a life jacket on, his mother believes he would still be here today. 

    Wyatt’s mother, Ginger Bennett says her teenager drowned while they were enjoying a day at Belews Lake. 

    She says she asked him several times before the incident to put his life jacket on. 

    See WFMY News 2
  • SEA Games 2023: Swimmer Nicholas Mahabir Is Ready to Make a Splash | Five Firsts

    May 2, 2023

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    in Competition

    Swimmer and SEA Games debutant Nicholas Mahabir lets us in on five significant moments in his career.

  • It’s National Water Safety Month | CBS Miami

    May 2, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    Teri Hornstein reports several organizations provide scholarships for free lessons, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s program called Every Child a Swimmer.

  • Top 5 Finishes in Westmont | Tyr Pro Swim Series Event Highlights | USA Swimming

    May 2, 2023

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    in Competition

    A new U.S. Open Record, a tough double, and close duels made for some great finishes at the 2023 TYR Pro Swim Series in Westmont!

  • 3 Olympic Gold Medalists Share Lessons on Water Safety for Kids | TODAY

    May 1, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Safety

    According to the CDC and the U.S. Swimming Foundation, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in young children — but swim lessons can reduce the risk by 88 percent. Olympians Rowdy Gaines, Missy Franklin, and Cullen Jones debunk some of the biggest myths about drowning and swimming.

  • 2-Year-Old Daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Drowns in Swimming Pool | CNN

    May 1, 2023

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    in Safety

    The 2-year-old daughter of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett drowned in a swimming pool Sunday at the family’s Florida home, police said.

    Officers responded to a Beach Park home in Tampa at 9:30 a.m. after a child had fallen into a pool, the Tampa Police Department said. The child was taken to an area hospital but could not be revived and was pronounced dead shortly after, authorities said.

    It was a tragic accident and no foul play was involved, police said.

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  • Sydney Fibreglass Pool Builders Guide

    May 1, 2023

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    in Sponsored Post, Swimming Pools

    Having a pool in the comfort of your own backyard is the ultimate luxury. Not only does it add value to your home, but it also provides hours of fun and relaxation. But when it comes to selecting a pool builder in Sydney, you want to be sure that you’re choosing someone who knows what they are doing and can craft an exceptional final product that will last for years to come. That’s why we’ve created this guide for finding the best fibreglass pool builders in Sydney – so that you can rest easy knowing your decision was well-informed!

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  • It’s National Water Safety Month | CBS Miami

    May 1, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Teri Hornstein reports several organizations provide scholarships for free lessons, including the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s program called Every Child a Swimmer.

  • Tift Co. BOE Offering Swim Lessons to Help With Child Development | WALB News 10

    Apr 27, 2023

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    in Learn To Swim, Organization

    The Tift County Board of Education says their goal is to have every student in Tift County learn basic swim skills in case of an emergency.

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