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Hundreds of swimmers plunged into India's Krishna River on Sunday for an annual competition that's teaching young people a skill that could save their lives. Officials are now calling for every student to learn swimming as essential survival training.
Prince George Search and Rescue pulled three paddlers to safety from the Chilako River just before midnight after strainer logs knocked them from their boats. Their quick thinking to carry a 911-capable device helped rescuers find them fast.
A leading elevator company chairman is teaching parents simple safety habits that could prevent elevator accidents involving children. These easy-to-learn tips turn everyday elevator rides into teachable moments about safety.
A 14-year-old used rodeo skills he'd been practicing for just months to rope a struggling man from Montana's Yellowstone River. His quick thinking and first-try lasso earned him statewide recognition and saved a life.
When a raft became pinned against trees in fast-moving water on the Russian River, a Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter crew pulled off a daring rescue using a 100-foot longline. All four people made it to safety thanks to quick thinking and expert training.
Emergency crews pulled three people to safety after flash floods surprised Northern Rivers communities, with neighbors and rescue teams working together to protect lives. Despite 20 damaged vehicles and 106mm of rain in three hours, everyone made it out safely.
The River Wye just became the first river in the UK to receive cross-border legal rights protecting it from pollution. The historic charter gives the 155-mile waterway the right to flow naturally, support biodiversity, and even have its own voice in official meetings.
A 14-year-old rodeo enthusiast saved a stranger's life by roping him to safety from the rushing Yellowstone River using skills he'd been practicing in his backyard for just a year.
A rescue diver firefighter swam through fast-moving rapids to free tubers trapped in fallen trees on Michigan's Dowagiac River. The dramatic rescue ended safely with all members escorted to shore.
Hotels and guesthouses across Hong Kong will now provide fire escape hoods in every room, a major safety upgrade protecting millions of visitors and residents. The move gives tourists new peace of mind while helping the city bounce back from last year's devastating fire.
When a boat capsized on the Detroit River, two quick-thinking boaters didn't hesitate to pull all four people to safety. Thanks to their action and a swift Coast Guard response, everyone made it home that day.
A river once so polluted it was nearly lifeless is now a thriving ecosystem thanks to decades of conservation work. The Ottawa River Coalition is sharing lessons from one of the Midwest's most dramatic environmental comebacks.
Communities along three polluted rivers in Ghana are getting a major fumigation effort to restore public health and protect a vital water source. Local leaders are tackling illegal dumping that's contaminated rivers feeding the capital's water supply.
What started as hauling washing machines out of Indiana's White River has transformed into picking up bottles and cans, proof that decades of volunteer cleanups are working. The annual community effort brings together paddlers, city workers, and neighbors to keep the state's largest river trash-free.
A Hong Kong conservationist is calling for better human-wildlife safety measures after a crocodile was euthanized in South Africa's Komati River. His letter challenges communities to rethink how we share spaces with wild animals.
Thirteen beloved UK swimming spots, including a historic stretch of the River Thames, are being considered for official bathing water status that would trigger stricter pollution monitoring and force water companies to clean up their act. Local swimmers who've been diving into these rivers for years could soon have legal protection and guaranteed water quality testing.
When a woman went under in the murky Savannah River, two firefighters in drysuits dove in and pulled her to safety in moments. Behind that split-second rescue lies a nine-year commitment to protecting one of America's busiest waterways.
A canoeist trapped between his canoe and a rock on Arkansas's Mulberry River kept his head above water for four hours until rescuers arrived. Thanks to a satellite phone and determined first responders, he survived the ordeal with only hypothermia.
When Ian Christmann heard shouting from the Quinnipiac River, he grabbed his kayak and life jackets—just like he did 15 years ago. New Haven firefighters successfully rescued a struggling swimmer, while a local hero stood ready to help again.
When a night out went wrong, friends used Snapchat's location feature to find their companion clinging to a tree branch in a freezing river. Police rescued both him and a friend who jumped in to help, turning a potential tragedy into a story of quick thinking and heroism.
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