Volunteers helping Helene families in Swannanoa and Black Mountain are taking it one step further with a polar plunge pool challenge to raise thousands.
Beth Rathbone is a swim coach for Owen High School in Buncombe County and Mountain Heritage in Yancey County.
She has a personal goal to raise $6,000 as she plunges this Saturday, Jan. 25 into a Black Mountain pool in frigid temps.
See ABC45
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Swim Turns: 3 Most Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them | Cody Miller
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Prevention of Drowning: Key Findings From the WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention 2024 | World Health Organization (WHO)
Drowning is one of the top causes of death but the level of prevention is still too low in most countries. On December 13, 2024, the first Global status report on drowning prevention 2024 was launched. The report highlights that at least 3 million people have lost their lives to drowning over the past decade. An estimated 300 000 of these drowning deaths occurred in 2021 alone, 43% of which were among children aged 14 years or younger. The report details the scale of global drowning fatalities, and progress made in advancing strategies and actions to reduce drowning around the world.
More information: https://www.who.int/teams/social-determinants-of-health/safety-and-mobility/global-report-on-drowning-prevention
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Man, Boy Die After Water Rescue Near Half Moon Bay | ABC7 News Bay Area
A man and a boy died after being pulled from the ocean at Cowell Ranch Beach in San Mateo County on Sunday afternoon, according to California State Parks officials.
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How Long Will Swimming’s Super Suit Records Last? | The Swim Scribe
The Super Suit era of swimming is one of the most infamous in the sport’s history, world records were DECIMATED during this time, with the times being lowered to places that many thought would be unreachable without those suits.
After the 2024 short course world championships the final SHORT COURSE world records from this era were destroyed, now all that’s left are the long course records, just EIGHT world records.
So, what are the remaining eight records from this era, and which currently active swimmers have the best chances of breaking THOSE records
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Scouts’ 3rd Annual ‘Swim-O-Ree’ Teaches Water Safety in BSU Pool | WVVA
The skills learned at this event could potentially save lives in an emergency.
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Swimming at St Ninian’s Beach, Shetland | Jules & Greg’s Wild Swim | BBC Scotland
“Sauna, sea and pure freedom!”
Jules and Greg enjoy plunging into the icy waters of St Ninian’s Beach, and the respite of a warming sauna.
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Royal Life Saving Urges Men to Take Care Around Water This Long Weekend
Heading into the long weekend, Royal Life Saving is urging men to Make the Right Call around the water with their mates and families.
Over the past decade, 2237 males have fatally drowned. On average, 220 fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, friends drown each year. Males continue to be over-represented, making up 82 per cent of all drowning deaths.
Inland waterways pose higher risks for younger men aged 25 to 34 years, with 41 per cent of all drowning in this age group occurring at rivers/creeks and lakes/dams. In comparison, men 35 to 44 years most commonly drown at beaches (26 per cent).
Alcohol is a significant factor for drowning in men. Research shows that 25 to 34 years age group report the highest proportion (34 per cent) of alcohol-related drowning compared to all other age groups.
See Splash and Royal Life Saving Australia
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Can Ellie Simmonds Help Our Mark Feel Confident Swimming? | Lorraine
This January we’re taking on new challenges in our new series our ‘What are you waiting for?’ And with 1 in 3 adults unable to swim, our Mark’s getting his confidence back in the pool – with the help of Ellie Simmonds.