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Swimming Pool Collapse Kills at Least 3 in China
A partial collapse at a building housing a swimming pool in China’s central Henan Province on Monday killed at least three people and injured nine, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Aerial footage showed what appeared to be part of the building’s roof caved in, with scattered concrete and debris inside, but details remain sparse. The […]
Special Dog Swim Session Marks End of Summer in England
This is the first Dog Swim session the Peterborough Lido has hosted in its 85-year history. The famous swimming pool opened its doors to 75 dogs for its last session of the summer season. For many owners, it’s their first time swimming together with their pets.
Brothers, Ages 1 and 3, Drown in Swimming Pool
Police say two brothers, ages 1 and 3, have drowned in their swimming pool in western Pennsylvania. Uniontown Police were called to the home on Whiteman Avenue around 7:30 p.m. on July 17. Police say adults were at home performing CPR when they arrived. Officers decided to drive the boys to the hospital in their […]
18 Sickened by Chemical Exposure at Southern California Pool
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.—Authorities say 18 people including children have been sickened—seven critically—by exposure to chemicals at a Southern California swimming pool. The Ventura County Fire Department says authorities were called to Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks Oct. 3 evening after several people reported they were having trouble breathing. Seven people were listed in critical […]
Prince Harry tours Invictus Games swimming pool in Sydney
Prince Harry looked around future Invictus Games swimming facilities. He toured the Sydney Aquatic Centre as he met with athletic fans. He also met Sydney’s Invictus Games swimming team deep into their training. The 2018 Invictus Games are scheduled for October 20-28, 2018, in Sydney. The games were launched by Prince Harry in 2014.
This young baby fell into pool, what he did next is unbelievable
Any amount of water can a huge hazard to infants. In the US alone, thousands of young children and infants drown every year. Any swimming skills may become crucial in a situation when a baby falls into the water. But how early can a baby learn how to swim? Pediatricians recommend not to start swimming […]
Take a dip in one of these ten stunning pools from around the world!
We knew you wanted to go for a swim on your next travel adventure, so here are ten AMAZING pools for you to choose from: #10 — Embassy Gardens Pool Picture two ten story apartment buildings whose architectural design was inspired by the 19th-century buildings of New York City. This pool, located in London, is […]
Happy girl plays with her huskies in the pool
Huskies are known for their gentle and soft character. They are also one of the most energetic dogs for running long distances, which makes them a good choice for playing with young children, who have energy to spare. This breed of dog has been serving people for centuries with excellent results. Huskies are also known […]
Diving into a pool of motor oil makes unpleasant experience
A man in a swimming suit is standing on the edge of a swimming pool. What looks like some murky water is in reality fully concentrated motor oil. It’s hard to tell what happens if someone would intentionally jump into a pool filled up with motor oil. Understandingly, the guy wavers and thinks aloud that […]
The case of the “missing” goggles
Elderly people are not the only ones who wind up looking for hours for their glasses, or in this case goggles, only to discover they have been carrying them the entire time. This adorable youngster is looking everywhere for his googles. Little does he expect them to be right where he last put them, atop […]
Funny moments from the life of a cute turtle
What does a little turtle do all day? Well, there is sure more to it than just eating and fulfilling one’s daily needs. Eating gigantic strawberries that are twice the size of his head, is also sure part of it. But there are also other fun activities, like chasing after laser pointer lights inside the turtle tank; […]
New Underwater Dining Experience Makes a Splash in Belgium
A recently-opened restaurant in Brussels offers a new experience to adventurous foodies, five metres below the surface of a swimming pool. The restaurant, called ‘The Pearl’, is installed at the bottom of one of the world’s deepest indoor swimming and diving pools and opened at the end of 2016. For 99 euros per person, customers […]