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A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
Rugby legend Piri Weepu is using his platform to save lives, reminding New Zealand that even the best cannonball means nothing if you can't swim. His message comes as drowning remains the country's top recreational killer, but youth drowning rates hit historic lows thanks to swim education.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
A 2-year-old Jacksonville boy walked out of the hospital with zero brain damage just two days after being pulled unconscious from a pond. His mother's quick CPR and an off-duty officer's response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival. #
When a wave swamped their 15-foot boat near Matlacha Pass, two boaters found themselves in the water—until a passing Good Samaritan pulled them to safety. Both walked away without a scratch, thanks to quick thinking and a helping hand.
A 14-year-old surfer jumped into action when a family's boat capsized in California waters, pulling a young boy onto his surfboard. His friend's GoPro camera caught every heroic moment.
Children in Visakhapatnam can now learn sea kayaking through a free training program that teaches water safety, confidence, and fitness. The early morning sessions at Rushikonda Beach combine beach practice with real ocean experience under expert supervision.
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.
New Zealand companies are stepping up to teach children life-saving swimming skills as drowning deaths spike. Two businesses donated to a campaign getting thousands of kids safe in the water. #
Lacey Boldman's drowning prevention program at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA taught over 13,000 children water safety last year. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored her work with a $50,000 grant to keep kids safe around water.
A gradual phase-out of toxic PFAS chemicals by 2040 could eliminate billions in annual healthcare costs while protecting water and food across Europe. New EU limits are already in force, and alternatives exist for many everyday uses.
Two duck hunters made it home safely after the U.S. Coast Guard launched a dramatic helicopter rescue when frigid winds pushed their boat deep into a Pensacola marsh. The successful operation shows the power of quick emergency response and teamwork.
A volunteer fire department in Indiana now has specialized equipment to save lives on frozen water without risking rescuers. The $10,000 grant bought a rescue craft and protective suits after studies showed most ice rescue victims are actually the people trying to help.
Researchers have developed aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when punctured or submerged in rough conditions. The breakthrough could transform marine rescue equipment, floating platforms, and wave energy systems.
New Zealand's beloved chocolate treat is making one final impact by helping teach thousands of kids to swim safely. Every donation of $140 sponsors two children and scores you a piece of Kiwi candy history.
After two young professionals tragically drowned during a weekend getaway in New South Wales, their communities rallied to raise over $155,000 in days to support grieving families. The outpouring reflects the power of community support during unimaginable loss.
A public fundraising campaign in New Zealand has trained 50 new water safety instructors and expanded survival swimming lessons to thousands of children. The initiative is teaching kids essential skills like floating in open water, where most drownings occur.
Women in northeastern Brazil who once hesitated to speak publicly are now advocating for water safety in government meetings, thanks to a Canadian program that equipped them with leadership training and practical skills. Their work is already reshaping local budgets and inspiring neighbors.
Two teenagers stranded on rocks in surging white water were safely pulled from a North Queensland weir by police and swiftwater rescue teams. The dramatic rescue reminds us how quickly trained responders spring into action when weather turns dangerous.
A kayaker survived three hours in freezing New Zealand harbor waters after his boat capsized, then walked naked to a stranger's door asking for help. He's already planning his next paddle.
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