Wild bear cubs that were caught on camera frolicking in a backyard pool in Southern California are going viral for their irresistible cuteness. A female brown bear has found the perfect playground for her two cubs since 33-year-old real estate agent and wildlife lover Ashley Howie installed two ponds and a tub in her backyard….

A Louisiana toddler who nearly drowned in his grandmother’s pool awoke the following day in the hospital with a miraculous memory: being held in the arms of Jesus after falling in the water. He later asked his parents why Jesus has “scratches on his hands?” The grateful parents credit the power of prayer for their son’s…

Footage of a father saving his infant son from drowning in the family pool has gone viral and is now serving as a public service announcement for all parents ahead of summer. On May 16, a home security camera in Southern California captured the heart-stopping moment an infant boy slipped into his family’s backyard pool,…

AURORA, Colo.—Six people were hurt—two critically—when part of a heating and ventilation system collapsed at a resort pool in Colorado on Saturday, fire officials said. There were 50 to 100 guests in the pool when the collapse occurred about 9:50 a.m. at the Gaylord Rockies resort near Denver International Airport, Aurora Fire Rescue said. Large…

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo.—Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after a park employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park, officials said Thursday. Tuesday’s discovery at Abyss Pool led to the temporary closure of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and its parking…

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi   As summer dawns, your pool’s sparkling waters no doubt beckon. But before you dive in, it’s important to awaken your pool from its winter slumber with a few small preparations. You can handle many of these tasks yourself, but a professional pool maintenance company can take…

When her little sister fell into their backyard pool at home in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, this heroic 3-year-old wasted no time screaming for help. Her father, who was sweeping leaves nearby, was able to save the struggling toddler from drowning in the nick of time. Now he is using his family’s ordeal to urge parents…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Mayor Eric Papenfuse announced Thursday a plan to completely rebuild the city’s two aquatic facilities, using $13 million in American Rescue Plan Funding. But first, the plan requires approval from the city council. “Our pools were built in the aftermath of the racial unrest in Harrisburg in 1968,” Papenfuse said during the press conference…

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mayor Eric Papenfuse announced a plan on Oct. 14 to completely rebuild the city’s two aging public swimming pools, with $13 million in American Rescue Plan funds. “Our pools were built in the aftermath of the racial unrest in Harrisburg in 1968,” Papenfuse said during a press conference at the Hall Manor Pool. “It was…

TOKYO—After booking her place in Olympic history with a record sixth individual gold medal, world swimming’s most decorated woman Katie Ledecky is confident there’s plenty more to come—and is already talking about a bid to reach the next two Olympics. The American dominated the 800 meters freestyle final in Tokyo on Saturday to win gold…