Warmer weather is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, many pools and beaches are opening for the summer. That’s great for families who want to spend time by the water, but it’s also ...

Drowning deaths have increased in recent years, exceeding 4,500 annually from 2020-2022. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the U.S. The CDC recommends swimming lessons ...

AIKEN — The World's Largest Swimming Lesson was held June 26 at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center pool in Aiken with the goal to children to about water safety and to provide basic swimming skills.

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 ...

Learn to swim alone with this simple, step-by-step guide. Master techniques in the shallow end, practice kicking, and float with confidence using beginner-friendly advice.

New York City has launched an ambitious program to combat a troubling public health disparity: Black children face a 1.5 times higher risk of drowning compared to their white peers, according to ...

SAN DIEGO — Being confident in the water, is one way to keep children safe - but only about half know how to stay afloat, according to the Prevent Drowning Foundation. That's why local students are ...

ST. LOUIS — A staggering statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that Black children ages 10 to 14 drown nearly eight times more often than their white peers in swimming ...