Category: Nature
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Hear Why Girl Swam in Flood Waters During Hurricane Idalia | CNN
CNN’s John Berman speaks with Florida resident Alexis DeLeon who describes why she had to swim through the storm surge waters as Hurricane Idalia struck Anna Maria Island.
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NY State Beaches Closed to Swimmers Due to Rip Current Concerns | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
With Hurricane Franklin churning in the Atlantic Ocean, beaches on Long Island and along the Jersey Shore have experienced rough high tides. See ABC7NY
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Florida Residents Seen ‘Swimming Out of Their Windows’ to Escape Floodwater | MSNBC
A Florida couple described seeing residents “swimming out of their windows” to escape floodwater from Hurricane Idalia. Some residents have been rescued while others were able to evacuate on their own.
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Police Stress Dangers of Swimming Amid Beach Hazard Statement | TMJ4 News
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for large waves and dangerous rip currents expected along Lake Michigan. The advisory remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon. Kenosha Police stressed the dangers of swimming during hazardous conditions and are urging local residents to stay out of the water. Simmons Island Beach is listed as…
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Chuuk Lagoon’s Skull Problem | Rare Earth
Back in action after what feels like an eternity with many new seasons to share. Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Austria, Japan and Peru, plus a few others along the way. Enough for over a year and a half uninterrupted, I think. Today’s episode is the first in our Micronesian series (Chuuk/Pohnpei/Kosrae), which in my opinion will…
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Shark Bites 9-Year-Old Swimming in Shallow Water at Oak Island
A 9-year-old was bitten by a shark Wednesday afternoon while swimming in the ocean in Oak Island. See WRAL News
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Swimmer Rescued From ‘Treacherous’ Waves at Night as RNLI Issue Stark Warning
A swimmer was rescued from the sea in treacherous conditions, prompting the RNLI to issue a serious warning. The man had got into difficulties and was in distress at high tide in St Ouen’s Bay in Jersey on Sunday at around 9.15pm. Coastguard Watch Officer, Ford Ramsden, said: “This was a difficult rescue, in the…
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NSW Government and Local Council Debate Over Beach Shark Nets | 7NEWS
The NSW government and local councils are arguing over the best way to protect swimmers against shark attacks. Controversial shark nets may make a return despite calls from Scientists for more humane technologies.
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Heavy Labrador Jumps on Swimmers and Causes Serious Injuries | It’s Me or the Dog
Owners can’t have a relaxing day by the pool as heavy uncontrollable Labrador keeps on jumping on the swimmers, leaving them with bruises and scars.