A woman was caught in a rip current 100 yards out in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. With no lifeguards on duty, Deputy Dave Bazylak, who had lifeguard training throughout his several years with the Beach Unit, removed his gear and entered the water without hesitation. Once he reached the woman, Deputy Bazylak was able to keep her calm while he brought her back to shore.
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California Swimmer Hospitalized After Shark Attack | GMA
Stephen Bruemmer, 62, is recovering in the intensive care unit after suffering “significant injuries” to both his legs and stomach from a great white shark bite off the coast of California.
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‘Drowning is Silent,’ Maple Grove Swim Instructors Share Important Safety Reminders | CCX Media Community News
Swim instructors at Life Time Swim in Maple Grove want to raise awareness about drowning – one of the leading causes of death in the Unites States. “It’s hard for them to cry out for help when they’re focusing on getting their face above the water to get breath,” said Lauren Rose, an aquatics leader at the swim school.
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Olympian Cate Campbell On Supporting FINA’s Ruling On Transgender Athletes In Swimming | The Project
Debate is raging after Swimming’s ruling board, FINA, decided to restrict transgender athletes in a move that could have flow-on effects across the sporting world. Olympian Cate Campbell tells us why she supports the ruling.
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Us Artistic Swimmer Rescued by Coach After Fainting in Pool | BBC News
American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach after fainting at the World Aquatics Championships.
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New World Record | Men’s 200m Butterfly | 19th FINA World Championships
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International Swimming Federation Bans Trans Women From Competitions | GMA
FINA, the swimming world’s governing body, voted to only allow women who have transitioned by the age of 12 to compete in international races like the Olympics.
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Experts Urge Swim Lessons, Water Safety to Prevent Child Drownings | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging families to provide swim lessons.
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Summer Safety: Teaching Kids to Safely Swim Indoors, Outdoors | Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
One of the most fun summer activities for children poses some of the most dangers to them. It’s important to teach kids how to swim properly, and how to recognize and understand their limits when it comes to swimming in pools or in live bodies of water. Here are some tips from professionals.