One is a high-profile safety campaigner; the other is an Olympic swimmer turned swim teacher.
Together, Lawrie Lawrence and Glenn Buchanan have joined calls to overhaul swimming lessons in Queensland schools following devastating drowning figures.
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Olympian’s Father Calls for Mandatory Swimming Lessons in Queensland | Sky News Australia
The father of Olympian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has called for Queensland’s school curriculum to be overhauled.
Steve Titmus says mandatory swimming lessons should be taught in primary schools and students should not be allowed to progress to high school unless they are able to swim.
The call comes as Australia sees one of its deadliest summers on record where more than 30 people have drowned in waterways.
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Brazilian Big Wave Surfer Marcio Freire Dies Surfing Portugal’s Nazaré
The tiny town of Nazaré on Portugal’s west coast has become famous around the world for the monster wave that breaks in the waters off its beach, Praia do Norte. But that fame has turned to tragedy with news that veteran Brazilian big wave surfer Marcio Freire has died surfing there.
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The U-Safe Self-Propelled Buoy Saves Drowning Swimmers So You Don’t Have To
The most dangerous aspect of a water rescue for first responders isn’t the treacherous environmental conditions, it’s the terrified and panicked victim capable of pulling their rescuer under the waves along with them. Rather than risk national treasures like David Hasselhoff, the U-Safe self-propelled buoy from Portugal’s Noras Performance will brave the waves in their stead.
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2.5-Meter Tiger Shark Filmed Swimming at Aussie Beach | 9 News Australia
A 2.5-meter tiger shark has been spotted lurking close to the shore of Mullaloo beach in Perth, forcing the popular swim spot to close for the second time in just one week.
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Memorial for Carmel Swimmer Killed in Crash | WTHR
Investigators believe Michael Jent lost control and crashed into a building around 5:15 a.m. on Friday morning. Carmel High School canceled swim practice that day.
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Search for Missing Queensland Gorge Swimmer Now a Recovery Mission | Sky News Australia
The search for a missing woman near Cairns has now become a recovery mission.
The alarm was raised on Friday afternoon when the 54-year-old failed to resurface after swimming at Mossman Gorge.
An extensive search in dangerous conditions has been underway for the past three days.
Police say they now fear the worst and are just hoping they’ll be able to find some closure for her family.
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Swim Instructor Criminally Charged in Drowning Death of 4-Year-Old | FOX 26 Houston
A family’s life has been forever changed after a seemingly routine swim lesson.
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Monster Snake Spotted Swimming in Pool | New York Post
A traveler has shared the horrifying moment a monster three-meter-long snake was spotted in her hotel swimming pool.
The British musician and TikToker, who documents her travels under the screen name Elisabeth Elektra, was holidaying in Thailand when she discovered the beast.
In the one-minute video, which has been viewed more than 300,000 times, the huge snake can be seen slithering in the waters of the hotel’s neon-lit swimming pool, as its evening dip is interrupted by hotel staff.
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