Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

Summer often means bright sunny days, family vacations, and long hours spent in the pool or at the beach. While swimming is ...

There’s something undeniably magical about wild swimming. After miles on the trail, few things rival the feeling of slipping into a cool, natural pool surrounded by mountains, trees, or open skies.

Warmer weather is on its way, and the Oklahoma Red Cross is sharing tips to stay safe during swim season. There are several ways to be safe on the water, but here are some tips from the Red Cross to ...

The sun beams down, striking you with overwhelming heat. In the warm water, you feel heavier and heavier with every stroke. The clustered lanes are filled with sweaty, out-of-breath swimmers. Swimming ...

FARGO — With school letting out and summer just around the corner, many families are heading to the pool or lake, making now the right time to focus on water safety. “Drowning is silent,” said Joseph ...

Stay within an arm’s reach of little ones and always designate a responsible water watcher to keep an eye on swimmers. CONTRIBUTED Stay within an arm’s reach of little ones and always designate a ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It will be another hot and humid day, and one of the best ways to beat the heat during the summer is to go swimming. Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day, to raise ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidental drowning is the leading cause of death among toddlers. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of ...