WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for the summer, and many kids will soon be hitting the pool, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - This summer, the Bangor Region YMCA is helping families beat the heat and improve their swimming skills. The YMCA is hosting swimming classes for people of all ages, teaching ...

“Warm weather months bring fun times, but they can hold many hidden harms,” said David Schwebel, Ph.D., director of the youth safety lab at UAB. “It is important for parents to be aware so the good ...

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 ...

SEVERE WEATHER THIS MORNING. THIS WEEKEND IS THE UNOFFICIAL START TO SUMMER, WHICH MEANS IT’S TIME TO SPEND YOUR DAYS BY THE POOL. MAYBE AT THE LAKE, BUT BEING NEAR WATER DOES COME WITH SOME DANGERS.

Pool parties, beach trips, lakeside getaways, river rafting, water parks — the summer is full of aquatic adventures. But with that comes being aware of the risks that water poses. According to the ...

CLOSTER, New Jersey (WABC) -- Sadly, we cover backyard pool tragedies all the time. As a reminder, you are required to have a fence around your pool for safety. There are all sorts of door locks and ...

You may be planning a dip in the pool or lake this Memorial Day weekend. Aquatic experts encourage you to take steps to make sure everyone is safe before going into the water. Drowning is the leading ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- Being in the water is one of the biggest parts of summer in the Lowcountry, and it can also be one of the most dangerous. Here are ways you and your family can stay safe ...

According to the American Red Cross, taking water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning for children aged 1 to 4 by 88%. Instructors at Big Blue Swim School in North Druid Hills ...

Editor’s note: We’re looking to highlight natural areas with water where you’re allowed to cool off when it’s hot outside. Have a favorite spot you don’t mind sharing in the Lehigh Valley region?