As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...

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 ...

The lure of cold water is undeniable as summer temperatures climb. However, as people flock to rivers and reservoirs across the region to beat the heat, that refreshing escape has turned tragic for ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Summer weather is here, which means Lake Michigan beaches will soon be swarming with swimmers. But before hitting the water, remember arguably the most important piece of ...

Four people have died in apparent drownings this summer at Lake Pueblo, although the majority of people who come to the lake enjoy it safely, according to Park Manager Joe Stadterman. CPW especially ...

PROVO — As the weather heats up and Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, folks will be hitting the water for some fun in the sun. But that fun could turn deadly if proper safety measures ...

Discover the science and importance of PFDs, or personal floatation devices. We're jumping into the science and importance of personal floatation devices - you know, your life jacket! Wearing a PFD ...

As the unofficial summer season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, Colorado state officials are reminding those who plan to spend time on the water that life jackets do what their name suggests: ...

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