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2 drownings reported within 24 hours at Magnolia Gardens Park on San Jacinto River, authorities say
Read full article: 2 drownings reported within 24 hours at Magnolia Gardens Park on San Jacinto River, authorities sayTwo families are grieving the loss of loved ones after a deadly weekend of drownings at Magnolia Gardens Park on the San Jacinto River.
Body recovered during search for missing swimmer near Tiki Island, officials say
Read full article: Body recovered during search for missing swimmer near Tiki Island, officials sayAuthorities have recovered a manโs body near Virginia Point early Monday. It is believed to that of a swimmer who went missing near Tiki Island over the weekend, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
Swim safety should be priority this summer
Read full article: Swim safety should be priority this summerHOUSTON โ There's growing concern that protecting children from the coronavirus could expose them to other dangers around the home, especially this summer. According to Help and Hope, 11 children across our area have drowned already this year. They are not outside doing other things,โ American Academy of Pediatricsโ Ben Hoffman, MD, warned. If your teenager has never learned to swim, it's never too late, according to the latest PSA released from the American Academy of PediatricsDue to COVID-19 closures, the YMCA does not yet know if or when they will do their free annual safe swim lessons. Although, they are offering these online videos about swim safety for pre-school and grade-school kids, plus one on the basics of CPR.