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Drowning death points to need for safety measures

SEBRING - One of the most dangerous aspects of children being in the water is the misperceptions about drowning, says Kevin Stoker, aquatic director the YMCA in Highlands County.

Lifeguard drowns in pool at Katy area recreational center

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies were investigating after a 19-year-old lifeguard drowned Saturday afternoon in a pool at the neighborhood recreational center where he wor

New Canaan lifeguards training through advanced drowning prevention program called Wahoo

Lifeguards received state-of-the-art training today at Kiwanis Pond through a new program designed to prevent drowning.

Water Rescue Instructor Candidates practice water rescue skills in the surf

Lifesaving Resources conducted its 11th annual INTERNATIONAL WATER RESCUE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER ACADEMY, June 06 - 09, 2013 in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Car into Pool: Raw Video

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Winston man, 20, found dead in submerged vehicle

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. -- A 20-year-old Winston man is dead, after authorities say a family member found his vehicle had driven off the road into Ben Irving Reservoir.

Drowning: Recognition and emergency treatment are keys

During a family outing at a Pascagoula Beach last summer, Jeannie Walborn’s three-year-old daughter nearly died.

Drowning Can Happen Quickly

Drowning can happen quickly – take action to reduce your child’s risk

Report: Accidental drowning is biggest risk to children 5 and under

(NBC News) - As swimming pools across the country prepare to open for the season, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has a warning for parents.

Manchester Police Conclude Student's Drowning "Tragic at Best"

The police report into the drowning of a teen at Manchester High School last November could raise questions about whether budget cuts might have put him at risk.

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