New research by Australia’s water safety authorities reveals that COVID-19 lockdowns may be the reason for a “tragic increase” in child drownings, with “exhausted” working-from-home parents failing to supervise their children and swimming classes suspended. There were 294 drowning deaths in the past 12 months across Australia’s coastline, inland waterways, and pools, a 20 percent year-on-year…
COVID-19 Lockdowns Leads to ‘Tragic’ Surge in Child Drownings: New Australian Report
Fallen Lifeguard Leaves Lasting Legacy
July 7, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—For seasoned Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson, July 6, 2014 marked the end of a busy July 4 weekend. The swells pealing in from a tumultuous, white-capped ocean were larger than usual, driven by an offshore hurricane pounding the coast. Large crowds were gathered on the beach to witness the huge waves. Red…
Incredible Dashcam Footage Shows Police Finding Missing Boy in Pond, Leaping In, Saving His Life
Three police officers from Painesville, Ohio, were recently hailed by their department for their heroic action in saving a 4-year-old boy from drowning in a pond. The entire rescue was captured on one of the officers’ dashcams and was later posted on the department’s Facebook page. Officers Daniel Thompson, Matthew Tycast, and Chad Balausky were on…
‘Heaven-Sent’ Dutchman Saves Woman in India From Drowning—Then Asks for Her Hand
When a Dutchman saved an Indian woman from drowning off the coast of Goa in India, both felt a connection that neither was expecting. Traversing continents, and profound cultural differences, love led to marriage—and a journey that is inspiring others to believe in predestiny. Yoga instructor Nupur Gupta was on break from a retreat in…
Can You Spot the Kid in This Photo of an ‘Empty’ Swimming Pool? A Chilling Warning to Parents About Swimwear:
“What do you see underneath the water here?”, captioned CPR Kids in a frightening Facebook post that served as a warning to parents. The safety organization, who strive to educate parents about how to respond in an emergency, shared the chilling image last month, showing what appears to be an empty swimming pool. The post, in fact, illustrates…
Mom Shares Heart-Wrenching Warning on ‘Water Wings’ to Parents After Son’s Tragic Accident
One mom’s heart-wrenching story went viral after she shared a warning to parents on Facebook about the dangers of a child floatation device known as “puddle jumpers.” Christi Brown, who lost her 3-year-old son in a tragic drowning accident, described what led to his death. “The puddle jumper … the flotation device moms love,” she…
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