Formal swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning for young children. More than 40 million adults don't know how to swim; more than half have never taken a lesson. Nonfatal drowning ...

Survive or thrive? When it comes to open-water swimming for triathlon race day, there are two camps of thought. The competitors who just want to get through it without losing too much time (or ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It will be another hot and humid day, and one of the best ways to beat the heat during the summer is to go swimming. Friday is World Drowning Prevention Day, to raise ...

After a rain-soaked spring, summer has arrived in Pennsylvania and many of heading to pools, lakes, and beaches. The American Red Cross is urging families to prioritize water safety education, as ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Local first responders are reminding residents this Fourth of July weekend to be cautious before swimming in any local waterways. Experts say to be aware of hazards and the ...