In part one of our Is It Safe? series, experts warn that these popular flotation devices may give kids and parents a false sense of water confidence Experts say kids wearing floaties should never be ...

WGNO and Nexstar Media introduced a new special initiative this summer focused on pool and water safety; a topic that becomes more vital each year as families prepare for family vacations and holidays ...

The recent death of a 9-year-old girl with autism is highlighting a serious safety concern for children with autism.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As we approach the summer pool season, officials with the YMCA and Kentucky’s Swim with a Purpose organization are stressing that simply knowing how to swim isn’t always ...

With all of the water around our area, plus the numerous swimming pools, knowing how to swim and survive is extremely important as we enjoy being around water. If someone gets themselves in deep water ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one-to-four and the second-leading cause for children under 14. Recent data from the Virginia ...

There have been several deaths at popular Triangle lakes, rivers and swimming holes this year. To try and prevent further deaths, Sgt. David Ritzheimer with North Carolina Wildlife Law Enforcement ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Swimming and fun on the water may be on many central Ohioans’ summer vacation plans, and that means each body of water can pose hidden dangers. Drowning is a silent killer; all ...

As we get closer to Fall it’s best remember it’s never too late to learn how to swim. That goes for all seasons and all ages. “Swim Safe: A water safety special” airs on the CW channel 62 Saturday ...

Investigators working to learn why a man and a teenager died in separate incidents Investigators working to learn why a man and a teenager died in separate incidents Investigators working to learn why ...

The statistics on drowning across the country are numbing. Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children aged 1 through 4. The United States experiences 11 fatal and 22 non-fatal ...