Summer is the perfect time to soak up some sun and cool off, and pools and beaches are popular destinations for many people and families looking to do so. However, it’s important to prioritize safety ...

With people flocking to the lakes and pools to beat the heat this summer, the swimming season is in full force. However, with it, comes the risks of participating in underwater activities. The Centers ...

There's little worse as a pool lifeguard than hearing the words "code brown" come through your radio. For swimmers on a hot day, there's also little worse than being told to immediately get out of the ...

After two toddlers drowned in the Houston area, many parents are asking the same questions: How does something like this ...

WGNO and Nexstar Media introduced a new special initiative this summer focused on pool and water safety; a topic that becomes more vital each year as families prepare for family vacations and holidays ...

What you need to know: According to a 2024/2025 report by the Makerere University School of Public Health, more than 3,000 people drown annually in Uganda Last week, Edgar Muhoozi, a first-year ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A trio of bills Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Friday aim to make swimming safer across New York. The three bills extend a commission formed to prevent childhood drowning, expand ...

Six beaches have been declared safe for swimming on Wednesday, after initially testing high for fecal bacteria contamination earlier this week. The latest test results showed that bacteria counts fell ...

Although it is not quite the weather to imagine it yet, you could soon be voluntarily taking a refreshing dip in the River Thames. The section of the Thames which flows through Ham and Kingston could ...