Topic: Drownings

National Drowning Toll at Eight Year High

Scoop, New Zealand - 20 days ago
123 people drowned in New Zealand during 2011, up 41% on the previous year and the worst annual drowning toll on record since 2003. A significant...

Death ruled accidental drowning

Carthage Press - 20 days ago
The death of a man found in a slough just off Turkey Creek between Duquesne and Duenweg has been ruled an accidental drowning, according to the...

Police name man who drowned crossing river mouth

New Zealand Herald - 21 days ago
Police have released the name of the swimmer who drowned while trying to cross the mouth of the Mokihinui River, 46km north-east of Westport, on...

Four drown in region as national toll soars

Marlborough Express, New Zealand - 21 days ago
The Marlborough region had four drownings in the region last year. . . Water Safety New Zealand has just released its 2011 drownings report which...

Tengku Abdullah proposes lifeguards for beaches

The Star, Malaysia - 21 days ago
The Tengku Mahkota Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, has proposed the setting up of a safety and security team to monitor and prevent...

Current pinned teen underwater

New Zealand Herald - 21 days ago
Expand . A young woman who drowned at a popular Canterbury swimming spot yesterday is thought to have been pinned against a gateway by fast-flowing...

Kidsafe Pool Fencing Installs New Steel Fencing to Protect Children

American Banking News - 29 days ago
Melbourne, Australia, January 18, 2012 -(PR.com)- Swimming pools are extremely desirable additions to any home, and can make room for many...

Golden State Lifeguards to Officially Launch 2012 Drowning Prevention & Awareness Campaign

American Banking News - 69 days ago
Los Angeles, CA, December 09, 2011 -(PR.com)- With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, Golden State Lifeguards is hard at work preparing...

Pool Danger Warning: Kids Drown While Fence Debate Continues

American Banking News - 77 days ago
Sydney, Australia, December 01, 2011 -(PR.com)- "With the summer-holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to join others in reminding parents and...

Swimtastic Swim School Expands Water Safety Education To The Internet

American Banking News - 93 days ago
Free educational water safety book now available; designed specifically for parents to use to educate their children at home. The book incorporates...