Hundreds of mermaid enthusiasts recently gathered in the US state of Virginia for what was billed as the world’s largest summit focused on the water nymphs that appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. People from all walks of life donned artificial fishtails to take part in the August 7, 2021 convention, with some reportedly spending thousands of dollars on their costumes.
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Drone Video Shows Great White Sharks Swimming Among People | KENS 5: Your San Antonio News Source
Watching the movie Jaws is one thing. But, swimming with jaws is another.
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Lifesavers Worried About Kids Missing Out on Vital Swimming Lessons During Lockdown | 7NEWS Australia
Lifesavers are worried lockdown closures could have a dire knock-on effect this summer. With swimming lessons canceled, children are missing out on vital training.
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The Swimming Orchestra Playing Music On The Water – Le PianO Du Lac | DW Euromaxx
A concert with a floating piano, electric bass, and tuba – ensemble Le pianO du lac (Piano of the Lake) uses a lake or river as its stage while the audience observes from the shore. With this special performance concept, the group of young musicians has been touring France since 2014. They give summer concerts on lakes, rivers, and lagoons in French provinces.
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Paralympian Prepares for ‘Tripp’ of a Lifetime | CityNews
Canada’s Paralympians are on their way to Tokyo. CityNews’ Sports reporter Lindsay Dunn speaks to Abi Tripp, the Canadian swimmer who is hoping to break more records at the games.
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Rescuers On Fox Lake After Reports Of Missing Swimmer | CBS Chicago
Rescue crews are on the water on Fox Lake, searching for someone who reportedly went underwater and didn’t come back up.
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Huge Open Water Swim GPS Test | Garmin, Apple, Wahoo, Polar, COROS, Suunto | DC Rainmaker
Here’s the biggest open water swim test on YouTube, with every brand of triathlete/open water swim watch, and a dozen current models. This round-up includes the most popular watches for triathletes and open water swimmers:
– Apple Watch Series 6
– Apple Watch SE
– COROS VERTIX 1
– COROS VERTIX 2
– Garmin Forerunner 945
– Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE
– Garmin Fenix 6 Pro (Solar)
– Garmin Instinct Solar
– Garmin Swim 2
– Polar Vantage V2
– Suunto 9 Peak
– Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL -
Valley Seniors Swimming Hundreds of Miles for More Than Recognition | 12 News
There’s a swim team in town, the Silver Foxes, that doesn’t compete for fame or recognition. They do it for something that even money can’t buy.
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Toxic Algae Bloom Considered in Death of California Family Found Along Sierra National Forest Hiking | KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
John Gerrish, his wife, Ellen Chung, their 1-year-old daughter, Miju, and their dog were all found dead on a hiking trail near Hite’s Cove in the Sierra National Forest in Mariposa County, California. Investigators from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and the California Department of Justice are considering whether toxic algae blooms or other hazards may have contributed to their deaths.