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A man drowned in Lake Sammamish Friday after 911 calls for a missing person, according to Eastside Fire and Rescue.
A swimmer who was at risk of drowning was rescued on a busy day for RNLI lifeguards. Lifeguards at Bantham, Sedgewell Cove, ...
The workers were between five to six miles from the sole entry and exit point of the tunnel and about 400 feet below ground. They climbed over a 12- to 15-foot high mound of loose soil to reach four ...
One of the swimmers made it back to shore, but the remaining two - a young man and woman - appeared to signal for help before ...
Rosslare RNLI rescued four young swimmers who had gotten into difficulty on Wednesday evening. The crew at Rosslare Harbour launched into action around 5.30pm on Wednesday after a call for help was ...
High surf triggered by distant swell and rip currents prompted over 500 rescues in Southern California over July 4.
With temperatures rising this weekend and the summer holidays just around the corner, it’s more important than ever to talk ...
Most meetings reward the loudest and quickest voices. Fast talkers dominate, while more reflective thinkers get sidelined. Ideas are judged not by their substance but by the confidence with which they ...
As we enter third heatwave of the year Severn Trent is asking people to stay safe, keep cool, but do not go into reservoirs or open water.
The Swim Beach at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area at Blue Marsh Lake is closed until further notice due to extremely high levels ...
Officials say many real emergencies stem from swimmers diving off the pier—despite warning signs—and urge beachgoers to stay ...