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water-safety
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forbes.comworld12 days ago
National Weather Service issues twice-daily rip current forecasts ahead of holiday weekend
Offices across the U.S. are publishing rip current forecasts twice daily to inform beach operations. Officials also recommend basic swimming skills and pool alarms to reduce drowning risk.
The Independentworld42 days ago
At least 15 people died in open water during UK heatwave
Fifteen deaths occurred in lakes, rivers and coastal areas across the country between 24 May and 1 June. Authorities issued warnings about cold-water shock and advised caution before entering water.
The Bbcworld47 days ago
12-Year-Old Boy Drowns in River Ribble Near Ribchester
Junior Slater, 12, died after entering difficulty while swimming with friends in the River Ribble. Lancashire Police said the incident occurred around 14:00 BST on Tuesday and is not being treated as suspicious.
news.google.comworld47 days ago
Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Warning After Record May Heat
A yellow thunderstorm warning covers parts of south-west England and Wales from 3pm to midnight. Tuesday set new May temperature records in England and Wales. Heat-health alerts remain active in multiple regions until Thursday.
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BBC Newsworld49 days ago
15-Year-Old Boy Dies in Lincolnshire Lake During Heat
Declan Sawyer, 15, was found in Swanholme Lakes near Lincoln on Sunday. His father and school issued statements urging caution around water.
news.google.comfinance50 days ago
Search Underway for 15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Lincoln Lake
Lincolnshire Police are searching Swanholme Lakes after a 15-year-old boy entered the water and has not been seen since. Emergency services responded at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
Science Newsscience55 days ago
Freediving Research Examines Human Breath-Hold Limits and Health Effects
Physiologists study competitive freedivers to understand how the body adapts to extreme oxygen deprivation. The work may inform treatments for lung and heart conditions and safety measures for recreational swimmers.
The Bbcscience58 days ago
Surfer Escapes Rip Current Off East Lothian Coast
An experienced surfer was pulled out to sea by a rip current near Dunbar on Friday morning. The surfer paddled to shore after 40 minutes while rescue teams responded to the incident.
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Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Water System Safety Near Penticton as Residents Vote on $33 Million Repair Loan
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in British Columbia Supreme Court alleging unsafe drinking water in the Sage Mesa system near Penticton. The lawsuit names the system's owner and the province as defendants. Residents of the area are scheduled to vote on Saturday on…