drowning
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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