For kids between the ages of 5 and 14, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional death, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That’s why a life jacket is one of the most ...

When spending any time around the water, you’ll want to make sure you’re equipped with the right safety gear. Because drowning is the leading cause of death Opens a new windowfor children between ages ...

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

DETROIT LAKES — Swimmers at Detroit Lakes City Beach can now borrow flotation devices for free, thanks to a new life jacket loaner station installed Monday, June 2, at the east end of the Detroit ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The KTBS Freedom Fest series has officially kicked off, and it all leads to the 4th of July Freedom Fest Finale. Saturday was the life jacket giveaway, where 450 life jackets were ...

As millions of Americans gear up for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is calling on visitors to practice safe and responsible behavior in and around open water. Tragic ...