LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In the U.S., an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 people drown annually. The major cause for drownings is lack of swimming ability. Dr. Scott Hamilton says the most vulnerable at risk ...

Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

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 ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Family Initiative (TFI) is providing water safety tips to parents and caregivers as water safety is crucial whether you’re swimming in a pool, a lake, the ocean, or near any ...

The weather forecast couldn’t be more perfect for a long, summer weekend, and with weather this good, lots of people are going to be out on the water. Whether it’s the Chesapeake Bay, or any of the ...

Families play a vital role in teaching children how important it is to learn to swim and be safe in and around water. The American Red Cross has developed resources to help parents, caregivers and ...

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer. With summer comes outdoor activities near the water. Hillsborough County code enforcement officers are visiting area apartment complexes to make ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Now that the public is getting back on the water for the summer, it is important to remember some of the basics when it comes to water safety. Sergeant Ben McManus with the Grand ...

MIDDLETOWN -- It's time to make a splash. YMCAs across the state are teaming up with the stte Department of Environmental Protection for Water Safety Week from Monday to June 28. The week is marked by ...

Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind ...