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Shark Attacks Are on the Rise in the U.S.—4th of July Weekend 2024 Was No Exception

What started as a fun-filled day at a popular Florida beach turned into a frantic nightmare for 21-year-old Ohio Native Connor Graham Baker. He was just one of four unprovoked shark attacks to sweep the U.S. this past weekend, bringing the total up to 26 this year, according to The U.S. Sun, with plenty of hot summer days left to […]

Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | July 10, 2024
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14-Year-Old California Boy Becomes Youngest Person to Swim Entire 21.3-Mile Length of Lake Tahoe

A 14-year-old boy has from California has recently become the youngest person to swim the entire 21.3-mile (34-kilometer) length of Lake Tahoe and complete the lake’s Triple Crown swims. James Savage of Los Banos completed the trip across the scenic lake, which straddles the California-Nevada line, in 12 hours on Sunday, Aug. 1, the Associated Press reports. But with a […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 11, 2021
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Water Safety: How To Help Others and Yourself When in Danger

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The recent United Kingdom heatwave has sent the masses to cool down in open bodies of water. With larger crowds gathering in the water, unfortunately, brings the dangers of water accidents and potential fatalities due to drowning. According to The Royal Life Saving Society UK, between July 17 through July 21, 2021, there have been 17 water-associated deaths. With these […]

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Avatar photo Breya Bergom | July 28, 2021
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Woman Swims Across Monterey Bay, CA in Record Time

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In a tremendous 13-hour endeavor, Catherine Breed made history by becoming the fastest woman to ever swim across the Monterey Bay. Departing on Monday evening from Santa Cruz, Breed swam 25 miles through the night, finally finishing this monstrous distance swim on Tuesday morning. “I couldn’t wait to sit down. I enjoyed parts of it, but I was really happy to […]

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Spencer Cox | September 25, 2020
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Swimming The Length of Lake Tahoe

Kate Rye became the latest person to swim the length of Lake Tahoe this past week. Rye grew up in Incline Village by the shores of Lake Tahoe. In high school, she was a competitive swimmer winning the freestyle state championships for her division four years in a row. Now enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno she has refocused her […]

Alex Camerino | August 27, 2020
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The Ultimate Triathlon: Climb Everest, Swim The English Channel, Bike Across the U.S.

Triathlons are hard enough as they were originally designed. Per the International Olympic Guidelines, a triathlon consists of a 0.93-mile swim, 24.8 miles on a bike, and 6.2 miles of running. Rob Lea decided that he wanted to blow that out of the water by changing the stakes. His plan was to climb Mount Everest, swim across the English Channel, […]

Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | July 10, 2020
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Cold Water Immersion Safety Information

With the last of the snow melting in the Sierra and across the country, skiers and snowboarders are taking to the water: surfing, paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, boating, or just plain floating. After a season of sending and getting rowdy in the snow, we usually think of summer water sports as fun, safe substitutes for our winter activities, and to […]

Roger Romani | May 29, 2020
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British Man the First Person to Swim Under Melting Antarctic Ice Sheet – In Just a Speedo

Lewis Pugh, 50, became the first person ever to swim under the Antarctic ice sheet, braving waters that were just hovering above 32°F. And he did it with nothing more than a swim cap, goggles, and his speedo. Related: Aussie Adventurer Smashes The World Record For The Longest Solo Unsupported Traverse Of Antarctica Pugh, from Plymouth England, managed to survive […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 27, 2020
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NOAA Head Responsible for Weather Prediction Died Swimming in Forecasted Dangerous Conditions

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The director of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) division responsible for predicting weather died Monday in North Carolina while swimming in dangerous conditions that federal forecasters had warned about, reports NBC News. Related: How to Spot, Avoid and Escape Rip Tides in the Ocean William Lapenta, head of the NOAA‘s National Centers for Environmental Prediction, drowned Monday while […]

WeatherBrains | October 4, 2019
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Man Died While Swimming in Colorado River in the Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

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A 77-year-old Australian man died while swimming in the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon National Park, the park service said last night. Related: 70-Year-Old Woman Died Yesterday in Second Fatal Fall in a Month at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ Park rangers responded to an emergency call of assistance on Tuesday for Kenneth Reece of Tasmania, Australia, who was […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 6, 2019
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Hawaii to California Swimmer Finds Plastic in ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ Has Increased by 1,000%

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Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is experiencing the beauty of the natural world and the true cost of plastic pollution in our oceans. After 40 days of swimming up to 8 hours per day, and pushing himself through his physical limits, Ben has finally clipped 200 nautical miles since commencing his triumphant journey on the 17 of June. Related: 5,500 Mile […]

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SwellBrains | August 2, 2019
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20 Great White Sharks Spotted Just 100-Yards Off Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA Last Week…

Last week, the US Coast Guard spotted a group of 20 great white sharks off Pacifica and Ocean Beach, San Francisco, a strange gathering point for big sharks. Local swimmers, wind surfers, and kayakers are at an increased risk while out on the water in these coastal areas with these guys around. This is scary because you’ve gotta remember – […]

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