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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

1 dead, dog missing after water rescue at El Dorado County swimming hole

Fatalities occur at the swimming area under Rock Creek Bridge almost every year, due to a naturally occurring hydraulic feature that creates a powerful 'washing machine' effect that is difficult to swim out of.
California
Miami
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at beach where signs warned about drowning

Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming with his daughter in Costa Rica after ignoring multiple rip current warnings at Playa Grande beach.
Public health
fromwww.thelocal.se
9 months ago

Number of drownings spikes as Swedes cool off in hot weather

Drowning accidents in Sweden have increased to an average of one per day due to warm weather and increased swimming activity.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

Where to find Toronto's best swimming spots this summer | CBC News

Toronto's beaches have high water quality standards and resources to check safety before swimming.
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