MARATHON CITY, Wis. (WSAW) -Drowning has become far too common in the month of July here in Wisconsin. In just a couple of weeks, five people have died. All but one of them were adults. 70% of ...
Dr. Jan Lewis, 66, used to be what she calls a “lifelong non-swimmer.” “Neither of my parents swam,” she says. “There were no pools in our area in Pennsylvania, and my parents told us we didn’t have ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS – A program aimed at teaching ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to a survey from the American Red Cross, 54% of adults in the United States do not know how to swim or lack some of the basic swimming skills. Student-athlete Jack ...
This story first appeared as part of WFAE's EQUALibrium newsletter, exploring race and equity in the Charlotte region. Get the latest news and analysis in your inbox first by signing up here. Nadine ...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upstate nonprofit is trying to change the statistics of drownings. The Center for Disease (CDC) estimates that more than 4,000 people die every year from ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LYNDHURST, Ohio (WJW) — When you teach, ...
Soaking wet and smiling as they stood poolside at the Walter Graham Aquatic Center in Vacaville, mother and daughter Maria Alvarez and Sue Ortiz shared more than just their participation in the Adult ...
At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of young swimmers walked through the rec center with their parents in tow. A supportive mom kept her eye on the clock while the Makos ...
Michael Phelps is giving back to the swim community by teaching a group of adults to swim – in the NFL. Phelps agreed to teach the Baltimore Ravens how to swim. The 23-time Olympic gold medalist is a ...
An Indiana family is questioning whether or not a fatal self-defense shooting that unfolded in Indianapolis was justified. FOX59's Russ McQuaid spoke with family members of the person killed in the ...