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Drowning
Child Molester on the Run Saves Drowning Connecticut Teenager
Girl was begging him to let her go so she could die.
Additional Training, More Rescue Equipment Following Alameda Drowning
Since that day, responders have been publicly criticized for how they responded to the emergency.
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.
Wash. Boy Pulled Lifeless from Ocean Out of ICU
It's unclear whether he'll fully recover.
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.
Alameda Memo: Department Had Funds for Water Rescue
Funding was approved but training was not completed.
External Review Planned for Alameda Drowning Response; Audio of Communications Released
30 firefighters have since volunteered to undergo water rescue training.
Questions Remain About Calls for Help in Alameda Drowning
"There was not a single request from Alameda fire or police," Alameda County Fire deputy chief David Lord said.
Experts: Authorities Right Not to Act in Alameda Drowning
Would-be-rescuers have to be strong swimmers. They also need equipment such as a buoy that victims can grab instead of trying to climb onto the rescuer.
California Man Drowns While Fire and Police Watch; Bystander Pulls Man to Shore
Crews are not trained in land-to-water rescues.
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