WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Drowning is the primary cause of death for children aged one to four in Florida. Children with autism are significantly more at risk. Baby Otter Swim School and West Gate Resorts are ...

According to data from Swim England, 72% of children in Year Seven meet the guidelines to swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25m. This is a figure that’s ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Kids in the Good Life City are getting the chance to have free swim lessons with Coroner Michael Fowler and the Albany YMCA’s Swim for Life Program. The Swim for Life Program has ...

Camden County, N.J. (CBS) -- On a hot day like Wednesday, many kids want to jump in the pool or ocean. However, water can be one of the most dangerous places for children. In the Garden State, ...

Ryker Gardner (left), 8, waits as Haylee Turner, 7, jumps in near swim instructor Alexis Fraundorfer during "Learn to Swim" lessons at Prospect Pool on Wednesday morning. Mirror photo by Linden ...

Warmer weather is finally here in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, many pools and beaches are opening for the summer. That’s great for families who want to spend time by the water, but it’s also ...

Don’t forget to dive into water safety before hitting the pool or heading to the beach for spring break. Parents might be surprised to learn that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ...

Every child should learn to swim. However, there are barriers we must overcome to make that happen. They are alarming: Factors that determine children’s safety in water include economic status, ...