Rockaway Beach was closed to swimmers and surfers Tuesday after a woman was bitten by a shark on Monday, and at Jones Beach on Tuesday, people had to stop swimming in certain areas after a possible shark sighting. CBS New York’s Alice Gainer reports.
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Bob Biege, former president of the Oconomowoc YMCA, saw FOX6’s report about The Y cutting the swim team and offered to write a check for $27,500 to save the team. The Y said, “No.”
It’s the global Netflix phenomenon that has introduced millions to the terrifying and thrilling world of free diving – but given the risks, why do so many decide to plunge to incredible depths whilst holding their breath? Today we’re joined by Britain’s leading free diver Gary McGrath. The world record holder has previously held his breath for over three minutes and dived to depths of more than 100m. He joins us to share his thoughts on the documentary, and his incredible feats in the world’s oceans.
Four girls were hospitalized after being struck by lightning while having fun at a popular Mayes County swimming hole. Witnesses said the entire situation was chaotic and scary.
After 50 years of creating memories, Juneau’s Augustus Brown swimming pool is under renovation
23 years after she raced at the Sydney Olympics, gold medal swimmer Susie O’Neill has broken a world record in the 50 meter butterfly at the World Aquatic Masters in Japan. Her time of 29.08 is the fastest ever in the 50 to 54 age group, and only 2 seconds slower than her career best. Susie decided to race again when she was pondering on radio how to mark her 50th birthday.
It’s not often you get to see lifeguards in action from a bird’s-eye view. Joe Osborne was on a break from work at a tattoo shop across from A1A when he decided to put his drone in the air and capture some shots. He had no idea he’d see lifeguards rescuing a man.
A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic, large-scale rescue that also put first responders in danger.
