Drowning

Lifeless Calif. Child Brought Back to Life by Quick-Thinking Rescuer

The 16-month-old had nearly drowned in his family's backyard koi pond.

Posted Monday, April 23, 2012

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Wisconsin Student Group Helps Keep Drunks from Drowning

College students launch Operation River Watch to stop alcohol related drowning.

Posted Friday, April 13, 2012

Child Molester on the Run Saves Drowning Connecticut Teenager

Girl was begging him to let her go so she could die.

Posted Thursday, December 1, 2011

Additional Training, More Rescue Equipment Following Alameda Drowning

Since that day, responders have been publicly criticized for how they responded to the emergency.

Posted Friday, October 14, 2011

Drowned Man's Family Files Negligence Claims Against Alameda

They're saying first responders were negligent because they should've done more to help him.

Posted Friday, October 14, 2011

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Wash. Boy Pulled Lifeless from Ocean Out of ICU

It's unclear whether he'll fully recover.

Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Retired Fire Officer and Demonstrators Reenact Alameda Drowning for Answers

In the demonstration, 11 people walked into the water off the same beach as Zack.

Posted Monday, June 13, 2011

Alameda Memo: Department Had Funds for Water Rescue

Funding was approved but training was not completed.

Posted Friday, June 10, 2011

External Review Planned for Alameda Drowning Response; Audio of Communications Released

30 firefighters have since volunteered to undergo water rescue training.

Posted Thursday, June 9, 2011



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