Category: Safety
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Off-Duty Mass. Police Officer Saves 2-Year-Old from Near Drowning | WMUR-TV
“I’m just glad I was at the right place at the right time and was able to help and provide my training,” officer Matthew Sech said after saving the toddler See People
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Swimmer Dies, Another Hospitalized After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan | ABC 7 Chicago
One swimmer died and another is hospitalized after they were rescued from the choppy, dangerous waves of Lake Michigan Wednesday. Beaches had red flags and were closed to swimming. Read ABC 7 Chicago
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Surviving Open Water | Is Swimming in Lakes and Dams Safe For You? | Global Triathlon Network
The open water! Fresh air, fresh water, exercise, the Great Outdoors…Let’s jump in! But water safety is no joke. And the open water is about as treacherous as the water gets, so you should take safety there seriously. Today we’re going to try to make you aware of some things you may not have thought…
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Aquatic Center Staff Recognized For Life-Saving Rescue Of Swimmer | FOX 13 Seattle
King County Council is recognizing some local heroes with a special ceremony this week. Lifeguard and aquatic center staff received recognition for a life-saving rescue of a swimmer at a competition in June.
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Zac Efron Rushed To The Hospital After Swimming Pool Incident In Ibiza
Zac Efron was taken to the hospital Friday night after suffering a “minor swimming incident” in Spain, his rep told TMZ Saturday. The “High School Musical” star, 36, was reportedly found inside the pool of a villa in Ibiza by two workers who then pulled him out of the water. It is unclear whether Efron…
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Man Saved By Lifeguards After Swimming Hours In Queens | CBS New York
Dramatic video captures the rescue of a swimmer in distress at Rockaway Beach. Authorities say it happened Thursday just before 7 p.m. – an hour after beaches closed for swimming. CBS New York’s John Dias reports.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Helps Save Jet Skier’s Life After Crash In Northwest Florida | WEAR Channel 3 News
A man who brought home Olympic gold as a swimmer — Klete Keller — has done something in Northwest Florida that pales in comparison. He saved a life.
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Recent Deaths Spotlight Importance Of Drowning Prevention | KMOV St. Louis
Recent deaths spotlight importance of drowning prevention
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Swim South Florida: Mother Starts Non-profit Organization To Help Young Children Learn How To Swim | WPLG Local 10
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.