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Drowning of Jacksonville 3-year-old near Orlando-area resort highlights recurring issue in Florida
Read full article: Drowning of Jacksonville 3-year-old near Orlando-area resort highlights recurring issue in FloridaA Jacksonville family is mourning the death of a 3-year-old boy with autism whose body was found in a body of water near an Orlando-area resort Thursday.
Drownings are increasing. Here's how to swim safe this summer
Read full article: Drownings are increasing. Here's how to swim safe this summerDrownings are increasing, which is why Consumer Reports explains it's critically important to follow basic safety precautions around pools, lakes, and the ocean.
What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer
Read full article: What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summerWith temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool.
Harrowing body cam video shows rescue of 2-year-old boy saved from drowning
Read full article: Harrowing body cam video shows rescue of 2-year-old boy saved from drowningThis video is hard to watch, but it’s full of live-saving information for parents who have little ones that don’t know how to swim yet.
In just 2 weeks, 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf Coast
Read full article: In just 2 weeks, 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf CoastWithin two weeks - 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf coast. That’s according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service.
The Ripple Effect: 5-year-old’s drowning spurs mother to push for new law to protect children in the water
Read full article: The Ripple Effect: 5-year-old’s drowning spurs mother to push for new law to protect children in the waterNews4JAX is digging deeper into racial disparities when it comes to swimming, starting with the stories of news reporter Hope Bartlett and 5-year-old Kareem Green.
The Ripple Effect: Mother of reporter who drowned on the job in 1998 also didn’t know how to swim
Read full article: The Ripple Effect: Mother of reporter who drowned on the job in 1998 also didn’t know how to swimNews4JAX is digging deeper into racial disparities when it comes to swimming, starting with the stories of news reporter Hope Bartlett and 5-year-old Kareem Green.
Parents send out warning after their teen drowns in vacation home pool
Read full article: Parents send out warning after their teen drowns in vacation home poolA vacation that was supposed to be fun and relaxing for a family visiting from Virginia turned into a nightmare. The family’s 16-year-old son, Cameron Brown, drowned in their vacation rental’s pool.
19-year-old dies trying to save 3 people from Neptune Beach surf; 3rd suspected drowning in 10 days
Read full article: 19-year-old dies trying to save 3 people from Neptune Beach surf; 3rd suspected drowning in 10 daysA heroic rescue ended in tragedy overnight, as a young man tried to save 3 others in Neptune Beach, ultimately giving his life for their safety.
JSO: Toddler drowns in family pool at home in Jacksonville Heights neighborhood
Read full article: JSO: Toddler drowns in family pool at home in Jacksonville Heights neighborhoodA toddler was found unresponsive in a family pool in the Jacksonville Heights neighborhood Saturday afternoon, The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said at a news briefing.
Amariel Simone Freeman was 11-years-old, loved gymnastics, dancing and making TikToks
Read full article: Amariel Simone Freeman was 11-years-old, loved gymnastics, dancing and making TikToksThe family of the young girl who drowned in a swimming pool at Madelyn Oaks Apartments is sharing information about her.
Girl drowns in swimming pool at same complex where toddler nearly drown in retention pond
Read full article: Girl drowns in swimming pool at same complex where toddler nearly drown in retention pondNews4JAX confirmed Monday that an 11-year-old girl who nearly drown in a swimming pool at Madelyn Oaks Apartments Thursday has died.
Student diver told instructors his helmet was filling up with water, report says
Read full article: Student diver told instructors his helmet was filling up with water, report saysA student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.
Student diver drowns in Trout River during underwater welding training
Read full article: Student diver drowns in Trout River during underwater welding trainingA student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.
New consumer safety report finds steady rise in fatal child drownings
Read full article: New consumer safety report finds steady rise in fatal child drowningsCPSCs new data shows residential locations, such as a childs home, a family or friends house or a neighbors residence, made up 71 percent of the reported fatal drowning incidents. There were, on average, 379 reported pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings per year for 2015 through 2017, involving children younger than 15 years old. Our latest report confirms that most child drownings take place at home during the summer months. I urge everyone to take critical safety steps to reverse the upward trend in fatal child drownings," said CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years old.
Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach
Read full article: Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent BeachFlorida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent BeachPublished: May 18, 2020, 10:40 pmA 26-year-old Florida man died after he was pulled from the ocean off at Crescent Beach on Saturday, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and family.
Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach
Read full article: Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent BeachCRESCENT BEACH, Fla. – A 26-year-old Florida man died after he was pulled from the ocean off at Crescent Beach on Saturday, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and family. A search began and they found good Samaritans, Tracy Yuro and a fisherman, bringing Miller out of the water near the Crescent Beach ramp. “We were praying, praying, praying, praying because I saw his wife come up as we were doing it," she said. Saturday afternoon, a father and his teenage son had to be rescued from the water near the border of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach. Lifeguards say to keep yourself safe, check beach conditions before you go, and then when you arrive, look for the color of warning signs and flags.