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A 15-year-old boy died Sunday after drowning in a backyard pool in Greece, NY. Police say he may have suffered a medical episode, and foul play is not suspected. He was unresponsive when pulled from the pool and later died at Strong Memorial Hospital. Police: Boy, 15, drowns in backyard pool in Greece – WHEC.com
Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically died after being pulled into a riptide while swimming with his 8-year-old daughter in Costa Rica. While his daughter was rescued by a surfer, Warner and another bystander were brought to shore by a lifeguard, where Warner received CPR for 45 minutes before being pronounced dead. The Emmy-nominated actor, best known for […]
The CrossFit Games in Fort Worth faced tragedy when 28-year-old athlete Lazar Dukic drowned during the opening event in Marine Creek Lake on August 8, 2024. Dukic, who had competed in the CrossFit Games three times before, struggled while swimming and disappeared underwater before reaching the finish line. Despite immediate efforts, he did not resurface. […]
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14, per the CDC. In 2021, 973 children under 19 drowned in the U.S., and another 6,500 had near-drowning incidents. Key safety measures include always having an adult monitor the water and ensuring […]
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