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Paraplegic Inspires Everyone After Learning to Swim, Setting Records

“When I began water therapy,” said Beth. “No one expected me to ever move in the water without someone holding me up.” After my youngest daughter’s C6-7 spinal cord injury, we became a team. Beth,...

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Michael Phelps Gets Revenge, Wins Two Olympic Medals for Historic Tally of 21...

A famed US swimmer won back the gold medal that is closest to his heart on a day of pure dominance for the most medaled Olympic athlete of all time. By his own admission, Michael Phelps “couldn’t have...

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Device Can Repel Sharks By Creating an Electric Field Around Wearer

Surfers and swimmers can now breath easily thanks to a new wearable gadget that has finally been proven to deter great white sharks from attacking. The post Device Can Repel Sharks By Creating an...

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Man Plunges Under Ice 3 Times to Save Wife Trapped in Lake (Video)

This devoted husband was not going to leave that lake until he found and rescued his wife Audrey. The post Man Plunges Under Ice 3 Times to Save Wife Trapped in Lake (Video) appeared first on Good News...

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Watch a Dozen Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Rescue Swimmers

When lifeguards were unable to haul these struggling swimmers back to shore, nearby civilians didn't waste a second in lending a hand. The post Watch a Dozen Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Rescue...

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Man Who Doesn’t Know How to Swim Rescues Drowning Boy

Despite not knowing how to swim, this hotel guest didn’t hesitate to dive into the deep end and rescue a drowning child. A mother, her companion, and her five kids were splashing about in the hotel...

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Shark Attack Survivor Now Volunteers at the Place Her Life Was Saved

This 54-year-old woman used the horrifying events of her past as a catalyst for helping people in the future. Maria Korcsmaros was training for a triathlon last year when she was bitten by a great...

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15-Year-old Immediately Saves a Life on First Day of Summer Job

It may be a lifeguard’s job to keep a watchful eye over the lives of swimmers, but this teen wasn’t expecting to save a life within minutes of being put on the job. 15-year-old Jack Viglianco had just...

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80 Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Family Being Dragged Out to Sea By...

This dramatic beach rescue proves that anyone can be hero. Over 80 pedestrians on the Panama City Beach in Florida formed a human chain to save a family of nine from a dangerous riptide. Events began...

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Teen Succeeds at Making Free Sunscreen Available at Public Pools

These pool patrons can now safely have their fun in the sun without running the risk of skin damage. That’s because 16-year-old Lynly Brennan helped install free sunscreen dispensers at five of her...

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20 Years of Building a Backyard Pool Finally Pays Off—And Stuns the Neighborhood

Micky Thornton’s vision for building a proper pool began when he was a little boy swimming around and feeling like he was trapped in a box. No one would get that impression today in his Tennessee...

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Young Boy Saves 5 Lives in Just 2 Days

Steffan Williams may only be 8 years old, but he has already saved half a dozen lives in his hometown. The Welsh youngster, who enjoys spending his days paddling along the coast of New Quay,...

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Lifeguards Were Just Learning to Use New Rescue Drone When They Saved Boys...

In a fortunate twist of fate, beachgoers spotted the struggling teens just as local lifeguards were learning to use their new rescue drone. The post Lifeguards Were Just Learning to Use New Rescue...

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Want Instant Pain Relief? New Report Says You Could Go For a Swim in Cold Water

Researchers aren't quite sure why, but this new case report suggests that going for cold swims might be a source of instant pain relief. The post Want Instant Pain Relief? New Report Says You Could Go...

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Watch Cop Who “Can’t Swim” Dive Into Freezing Waters to Save Drowning Man

His heroic actions have since earned the student officer the nickname “The Hoff”. The post Watch Cop Who “Can’t Swim” Dive Into Freezing Waters to Save Drowning Man appeared first on Good News Network.

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Blind Teen Swims For Gold With a Guide Dog Helping Her Prepare for Tokyo...

Paralympian Anastasia Pagonis’ remarkable success story began when she lost her vision at age 14. Granted, it’s a tough age for any teen, but dealing with a life-changing disability made things even...

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Floater Wetsuit Helps People Overcome Their Fear of Water

A wetsuit called the Floater is getting people in the water after decades of living in fear. Traditionally, there are flotation belts, but they can be difficult to use with a tricky center of gravity...

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Underwater Robot Deploys and Lifts Victims to the Surface When They’re...

Many swimming pools in Germany don’t have enough trained lifeguards—and in many places, this skilled labor shortage is leading to closures. The solution could be a floating underwater rescue robot....

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Becoming a Part-time Mermaid is a Big Trend in China – It’s as Difficult as...

Is it really any surprise that the world’s largest scuba diver training organization is instructing a new generation of freedivers in the art and techniques of “mermaiding?” PADI, the aforementioned...

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Brave 7-Year-old Boy Swims an Hour to Rescue His Dad and Little Sister

In life and death situations, the instinct to save those we love can grant us near superhuman powers. On the eve of this past Memorial Day weekend, thanks to a small but mighty hero who rose to meet...

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