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Why you should use caution when swimming in lakes and rivers this summer

Read full article: Why you should use caution when swimming in lakes and rivers this summer

If you’re planning to take your kids swimming in a lake or river this summer, it’s important to make sure you’re being careful. There have been multiple water rescues reported recently. And sadly, drownings as well.

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Police find body of man who drowned in Fort George Inlet

Read full article: Police find body of man who drowned in Fort George Inlet

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Saturday evening after drowning in the Fort George Inlet.

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‘He was a hero’: Family of Army vet said he drowned in Fernandina Beach trying to rescue his son and niece

Read full article: ‘He was a hero’: Family of Army vet said he drowned in Fernandina Beach trying to rescue his son and niece

Multiple people have died by drowning in the last two weeks.

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Drowning of Jacksonville 3-year-old near Orlando-area resort highlights recurring issue in Florida

Read full article: Drowning of Jacksonville 3-year-old near Orlando-area resort highlights recurring issue in Florida

A Jacksonville family is mourning the death of a 3-year-old boy with autism whose body was found in a body of water near an Orlando-area resort Thursday.

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Man’s body pulled from Pottsburg Creek near Beach Boulevard

Read full article: Man’s body pulled from Pottsburg Creek near Beach Boulevard

A man’s body was pulled from the water Tuesday night at a boat ramp off Beach Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Children with autism drowning at alarming rate in Florida

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Children with autism are drowning at an “astounding” rate in Florida, according to a new study by the Children’s Services Council in Palm Beach.

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Florida voucher program for swim lessons aims to prevent child drownings

Read full article: Florida voucher program for swim lessons aims to prevent child drownings

Before the Fourth of July holiday, 60 drownings were reported at Florida beaches.

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Drownings are increasing. Here's how to swim safe this summer

Read full article: Drownings are increasing. Here's how to swim safe this summer

Drownings are increasing, which is why Consumer Reports explains it's critically important to follow basic safety precautions around pools, lakes, and the ocean.

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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

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With temperatures rising across the country and school out for the summer, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool.

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Man drowns while night fishing near Heckscher Drive boat ramp: JSO

Read full article: Man drowns while night fishing near Heckscher Drive boat ramp: JSO

A man died late Thursday night while fishing near a boat ramp off Heckscher Drive, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

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Body found in retention pond behind business on Lee Road in Arlington

Read full article: Body found in retention pond behind business on Lee Road in Arlington

The body of a man was found Tuesday morning in a Jacksonville retention pond and police do not suspect foul play.

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Man found unresponsive outside residential pool dies: JSO

Read full article: Man found unresponsive outside residential pool dies: JSO

JSO is investigating a death outside a residential pool on Collins Rd.

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Harrowing body cam video shows rescue of 2-year-old boy saved from drowning

Read full article: Harrowing body cam video shows rescue of 2-year-old boy saved from drowning

This video is hard to watch, but it’s full of live-saving information for parents who have little ones that don’t know how to swim yet.

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2-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool on Jacksonville’s Westside

Read full article: 2-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool on Jacksonville’s Westside

A 2-year-old girl drowned Friday in a pool in the backyard of a home on Quan Drive in the Hillcrest area of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said.

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4-year-old drowns at Glynn County hotel

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A 4-year-old child drowned Tuesday at a Glynn County hotel pool despite multiple life-saving efforts, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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In just 2 weeks, 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf Coast

Read full article: In just 2 weeks, 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf Coast

Within two weeks - 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf coast. That’s according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service.

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The Ripple Effect: 5-year-old’s drowning spurs mother to push for new law to protect children in the water

Read full article: The Ripple Effect: 5-year-old’s drowning spurs mother to push for new law to protect children in the water

News4JAX is digging deeper into racial disparities when it comes to swimming, starting with the stories of news reporter Hope Bartlett and 5-year-old Kareem Green.

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The Ripple Effect: Mother of reporter who drowned on the job in 1998 also didn’t know how to swim

Read full article: The Ripple Effect: Mother of reporter who drowned on the job in 1998 also didn’t know how to swim

News4JAX is digging deeper into racial disparities when it comes to swimming, starting with the stories of news reporter Hope Bartlett and 5-year-old Kareem Green.

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Parents send out warning after their teen drowns in vacation home pool

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A vacation that was supposed to be fun and relaxing for a family visiting from Virginia turned into a nightmare. The family’s 16-year-old son, Cameron Brown, drowned in their vacation rental’s pool.

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19-year-old dies trying to save 3 people from Neptune Beach surf; 3rd suspected drowning in 10 days

Read full article: 19-year-old dies trying to save 3 people from Neptune Beach surf; 3rd suspected drowning in 10 days

A heroic rescue ended in tragedy overnight, as a young man tried to save 3 others in Neptune Beach, ultimately giving his life for their safety.

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JSO: Toddler drowns in family pool at home in Jacksonville Heights neighborhood

Read full article: JSO: Toddler drowns in family pool at home in Jacksonville Heights neighborhood

A toddler was found unresponsive in a family pool in the Jacksonville Heights neighborhood Saturday afternoon, The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said at a news briefing.

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What lifeguards say you should do if someone is drowning

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The drowning death of prominent attorney Page Pate is demonstrating the dangers of currents in the ocean and inlets.

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Amariel Simone Freeman was 11-years-old, loved gymnastics, dancing and making TikToks

Read full article: Amariel Simone Freeman was 11-years-old, loved gymnastics, dancing and making TikToks

The family of the young girl who drowned in a swimming pool at Madelyn Oaks Apartments is sharing information about her.

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Girl drowns in swimming pool at same complex where toddler nearly drown in retention pond

Read full article: Girl drowns in swimming pool at same complex where toddler nearly drown in retention pond

News4JAX confirmed Monday that an 11-year-old girl who nearly drown in a swimming pool at Madelyn Oaks Apartments Thursday has died.

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14-year-old boy drowns in ocean off Daytona Beach

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A 14-year-old boy from Altamonte Springs died after he went missing while swimming in the ocean off Daytona Beach, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

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Child drowned in apartment complex pool over the weekend

Read full article: Child drowned in apartment complex pool over the weekend

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a child drowned in an apartment complex pool on Saturday night.

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Student diver told instructors his helmet was filling up with water, report says

Read full article: Student diver told instructors his helmet was filling up with water, report says

A student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.

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Student diver drowns in Trout River during underwater welding training

Read full article: Student diver drowns in Trout River during underwater welding training

A student at commercial diving school CDA Technical Institute drowned Thursday in the Trout River while doing low visibility underwater welding training, authorities said.

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Drownings on track to reach 10-year high in Florida

Read full article: Drownings on track to reach 10-year high in Florida

Jacksonville has seen a number of fatal drownings in just the last couple of months. The many misconceptions about child drowning.

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Bystanders save man from drowning at Daytona beach

Read full article: Bystanders save man from drowning at Daytona beach

Bystanders at a Florida beach saved a man from drowning.

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New consumer safety report finds steady rise in fatal child drownings

Read full article: New consumer safety report finds steady rise in fatal child drownings

CPSCs new data shows residential locations, such as a childs home, a family or friends house or a neighbors residence, made up 71 percent of the reported fatal drowning incidents. There were, on average, 379 reported pool-or-spa-related fatal drownings per year for 2015 through 2017, involving children younger than 15 years old. Our latest report confirms that most child drownings take place at home during the summer months. I urge everyone to take critical safety steps to reverse the upward trend in fatal child drownings," said CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years old.

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Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach

Read full article: Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach

Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent BeachPublished: May 18, 2020, 10:40 pmA 26-year-old Florida man died after he was pulled from the ocean off at Crescent Beach on Saturday, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and family.

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Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach

Read full article: Florida man dies after being pulled from ocean off Crescent Beach

CRESCENT BEACH, Fla. – A 26-year-old Florida man died after he was pulled from the ocean off at Crescent Beach on Saturday, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and family. A search began and they found good Samaritans, Tracy Yuro and a fisherman, bringing Miller out of the water near the Crescent Beach ramp. “We were praying, praying, praying, praying because I saw his wife come up as we were doing it," she said. Saturday afternoon, a father and his teenage son had to be rescued from the water near the border of Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach. Lifeguards say to keep yourself safe, check beach conditions before you go, and then when you arrive, look for the color of warning signs and flags.

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