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fromIndependent
3 hours ago

'My baby was completely blue and limp... I knew I was his only chance' - how I saved my son from choking

"Bear with me, I've not really been able to talk about it without crying, but I am working on it," Sarah Barker says.
Parenting
#tragedy
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Mother and child die after 'getting into difficulty' in water at west London park

A mother and her young son died after an incident in the River Brent at Elthorne Park, Ealing.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Mother and child die after 'getting into difficulty' in water at west London park

A mother and her young son died after an incident in the River Brent at Elthorne Park, Ealing.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Man, woman found dead Sunday in Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Police and firefighters first went to the southern end of Aquatic Park shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday after a caller reported a possible dead person in a car.
East Bay (California)
#water-safety
SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)

Water Safety Fair offers fun activities and safety tips for families to promote safety in and around water.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket

A 5-year-old drowned in Shasta Lake after entering without a life jacket, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Friends of teen who drowned in Grand Canal could not untie lifebuoy as they tried to rescue him, inquest hears

SF parents
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)

Water Safety Fair offers fun activities and safety tips for families to promote safety in and around water.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket

A 5-year-old drowned in Shasta Lake after entering without a life jacket, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Friends of teen who drowned in Grand Canal could not untie lifebuoy as they tried to rescue him, inquest hears

Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fitness influencer drowns during swimming portion of Ironman Texas

Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, a Brazilian fitness influencer, drowned during the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Texas.
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

How to Survive Falling Through Ice: 6 Key Steps

If you feel the ice cracking beneath you before a fall, prepare yourself for the shock of cold water. The shock of the water causes immediate changes in breathing and heart rate, so it is not to be underestimated.
Snowboarding
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Pharmacist died after getting into difficulty whilst swimming near beach in Glencolmcille

Maria Murray drowned while swimming, leading to an inquest that concluded her death was accidental.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: Two People Found Dead Inside Car at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Two individuals were found dead in a car in West Berkeley, with indications of possible overdoses.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Two Boats Crash During High School Fishing Competition In Delta, Injuring Six

Six people were injured in a boat collision during a high school fishing tournament in Contra Costa County.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Man dies after falling into N.H. river

Jeremiah Willey, 25, died after accidentally falling from a bridge into the Merrimack River in Hooksett.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

Emergency crews arrived at the river near Davis Camp at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday for a possible drowning, having received reports that a man failed to resurface after entering the water from a pontoon boat.
California
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

PSA: Don't Walk on Frozen Lakes in April - SnowBrains

Visitors are ignoring warnings and walking on melting lakes in the Alps, leading to rescues and hospitalizations.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Two anglers die after falling into the sea in Clare

Two men fishing in Pulleen Bay drowned, prompting a search operation by the Irish Coast Guard and recovery of their bodies.
California
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Five-Year-Old Drowns In Lake Shasta

A five-year-old boy drowned in Lake Shasta while not wearing a life preserver.
San Francisco
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Bikini-clad swimmer breaks silence after rescuers found her clinging to San Francisco cliffside

A swimmer was rescued after being swept out to sea and clinging to a cliff in San Francisco.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

His last gift': father dies saving two of his children from drowning off Florida coast

His last gift to me was returning my children alive. I'm not really sure how to go on ever again, I guess second by second.
SF parents
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Such a tragic loss of life' - Brothers who drowned off Clare's west coast named locally

Two Afghan brothers tragically drowned while fishing in rough waters at Pulleen Bay, prompting community mourning and a search operation.
#rescue
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Body of missing Holy Cross student recovered in Connecticut lake

A 20-year-old College of Holy Cross student drowned after a canoe accident on Lake Hayward, with his body recovered following a multi-day search.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Maine father dies after saving his children from a rip current

A North Yarmouth man died saving his children from a riptide in Florida, ensuring their survival at the cost of his own life.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My friend died in a diving accident. Then I was arrested for his murder

Dan Frolec's diving trip in Croatia turns tragic as he searches for his missing friend Michael, leading to a life-altering experience.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life

A 73-year-old assistant referee collapsed twice during a football match and was revived using a defibrillator, highlighting the critical importance of having automated external defibrillators at all sports venues.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

25-year-old California man drowns in Lopez Lake

Sergio MendiolaGarcia, 25, of Santa Maria was swimming in the lake when he became distressed and appeared to be drowning before going underwater.
California
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Dramatic video shows hero surf instructor rescue drowning girl

A surf instructor saved a drowning girl and her father from a riptide at a Southern California beach.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

37-year-old woman from LA dies after kayaking near Point Reyes

Brigitte Manspeaker, 37, died after her kayak capsized in Tomales Bay; her boyfriend was rescued but suffered from hyperthermia.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A matter of minutes: How the NYPD Harbor Unit teaches cops to save lives in frozen waters | amNewYork

NYPD trains patrol officers in cold-water rescue techniques, staging, communication, and equipment use to reduce fatalities from icy falls in parks and waterways.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
#missing-person
fromNewsday
1 month ago
NYC parents

Missing St. James teen Thomas Medlin found dead in waters off Brooklyn, police say

SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

19-year-old missing after swimming in California river during heat wave

A 19-year-old man went missing while swimming in the Truckee River and was later found deceased after a multiday search effort.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Missing St. James teen Thomas Medlin found dead in waters off Brooklyn, police say

Thomas Medlin, a 15-year-old St. James teen missing since January 9, was found deceased in Brooklyn waters; surveillance footage captured him on Manhattan Bridge before a splash was recorded.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British couple drown at Australian beach after locals try desperately to save them

A British couple drowned at Shellharbour Beach in New South Wales, Australia, despite rescue efforts by bystanders and paramedics.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Digested week: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water ' but this time, it's real | Emma Brockes

The three-part docudrama Dirty Business, which started on Channel 4 on Monday and concluded midweek, has made the notion of going into the sea in the UK terrifying and unlike Jaws, this story is real. It is an example of what good drama can do that even the best reporting can't quite achieve.
Environment
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

A 13-year-old boy swam about 4 km through rough seas to alert authorities, enabling rescue of his stranded mother and siblings.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Shark attack at California beach leaves surfer hospitalized

A 39-year-old man was surfing near Big River Beach in Mendocino Headlands State Park when a shark bit him around 5 p.m., resulting in injuries to both of his legs. Three off-duty lifeguards surfing nearby were able to help the man before personnel from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Cal Fire, Mendocino Fire and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reached the scene.
California
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK couple dead after being pulled from water at Australian beach

A 66-year-old man and 64-year-old woman, a married British couple, drowned at Shell Cove beach south of Sydney after locals pulled them from the water.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Safety is paramount' - inside a cliff rescue training exercise with the Coast Guard

I stood on the edge of a cliff in Howth, clipped into a harness, listening as a Coast Guard officer calmly checked the ropes that were about to lower me down. Below, waves broke against the rocks at Whitewater Brook while walkers passed along the paths near us, largely unaware of the training exercise taking place just metres away.
Skiing
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California man dies while snorkeling on Maui

A 69-year-old tourist, Frank Archuleta Jr., died while snorkeling at Makena Landing, highlighting drowning risks and urging adherence to ocean safety and lifeguard use.
California
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: One Dead After Car Lands In Water In Sausalito

One person died after a car submerged at Sausalito Yacht Harbor; a 16-year-old was arrested for reckless driving at 130 mph; earthquakes struck near Gilroy and Humboldt; Richmond debates license-plate cameras; voting ID requirements and ski season concerns emerge.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People on top of people': Sydneysiders flock to netted beaches and ocean pools after shark attacks

Wylie's Baths capped entry as unprecedented crowds flocked to netted ocean pools after multiple shark attacks, displacing regular open-water swimmers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Two more skiers die in the Lake Tahoe area

The two deaths are not connected, and there is no known relationship between the two individuals who died. Information has not yet been released by sheriff's officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them. But a resort spokesperson told South Tahoe Now that one incident involved the death of a 33-year-old man while skiing on an intermediate trail, and another was a medical emergency involving a 58-year-old man.
US news
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

1 dead, 1 recovering after car goes into water at Sausalito Yacht Harbor, police say

A vehicle submerged in Sausalito Yacht Harbor resulted in one fatality and one survivor after the driver became trapped underwater.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'They were just screaming.' Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas

"They were just screaming, telling me to help them," Cheyenne Hangaman told The Associated Press. "And I watched all of them struggle, struggle to stay above the water. I watched all of them fight."
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Survivor of deadliest Channel boat tragedy recalls his six-hour swim to safety

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
World news
California
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man dies after kayak overturns off Cape Cod

A 22-year-old man died after his kayak capsized in Wellfleet, Cape Cod waters on Saturday evening despite extensive rescue efforts.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Body of Eastham man who fell through ice located after days of searching

Couple fell through ice at First Encounter Beach while walking their dog; wife died and husband's body was recovered nearly a week later.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

East Bay man dies in Marin water emergency

A 30-year-old Oakland resident died in a water emergency at Point Reyes National Seashore's North Beach on Sunday after being found 100 feet offshore.
#rip-currents
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Surfer, lifeguard rescue young bodyboarder from pounding surf at Santa Cruz County beach

A teenage bodyboarder was rescued from a powerful rip current at Manresa State Beach by a local surfer and a lifeguard and was released without injury.
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Southern California officer saves 7monthold girl who was choking on hair clip

When I got there, the mom was running out to the street because her baby was choking on a hair clip. It was pretty intense, just the situation. And mom handed me the baby,
California
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