NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND BRINGS US TO THE MIDPOINT OF SUMMER, AND ALREADY DOZENS OF CHILDREN HAVE DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL DROWNINGS HERE IN FLORIDA. AND THOSE NUMBERS ARE CONTINUING TO RISE ...

Teaching kids how to swim should be a priority for every family. Studies indicate that there are around 11 deaths due to drowning every day in the US, and it is also the second-most-reported reason ...

BELMAR, New Jersey (WABC) -- As more local pools and parks are re-opening from pandemic shutdowns, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging families and caregivers to provide swim lessons ...

It’s no secret that children should learn water safety, including how to swim. Did you know that children can start swimming lessons as young as two months old and continue through their teenage years ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the drowning rate among children in the United States is increasing. Over the last few years, the number of children that die each year from ...

The state received 18,207 applications for the swimming vouchers last fiscal year and awarded nearly 5,000 to lower-income ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

Amy Peden receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She maintains an honorary affiliation with Royal Life Saving Society - Australia as a Senior Research Fellow. The ...

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation held swim lessons Thursday across Charlotte to address drowning risks among children as summer pool season kicks into high gear. At Double Oaks Family Aquatic ...

(KUTV) May is national water safety month and one of the best ways to stay safe around water is learning how to swim. Jumping into the deep end may not seem like a good idea for an infant, but with ...