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Borderland coalition offers water safety tips to prevent summertime drownings
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Representatives of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso discuss their Respect The Water safety campaign.
EL PASO, Texas Summer is just around the corner and there s no better way to beat the heat than going for a dip in the water - whether it be Ascarte Lake, floating down the Rio Grande, or just in your backyard pool.
Getting back in the water comes with some reminders from the Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Paso on how to respect the water. The number one safety precaution for your kids is to get them swimming lessons. And to get those swimming lessons very early, specifically by the third grade, explained Chandra Edwards-Cottingham, co-owner of Wet N Wild Water World.
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Publishing date: May 13, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 3 minute read • OTTAWA -May 11, 2021 Chris Wagg of the Drowning Prevention Coalition shows off new rescue equipment that s been installed on Ottawa s water front and talks about water safety. Assignment 135638 Jean Levac/Ottawa Citizen ORG XMIT: 135638 Photo by Jean Levac /Jean Levac
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Bright orange life rings and signs warning of strong and dangerous currents have been installed on Bate Island after an August 2020 tragedy in which two fishermen were swept into Remic Rapids and drowned. The life rings were installed by the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition, which has teamed up with Ottawa police, fire and paramedics in a water safety campaign.
A woman was rescued from a Lower Valley canal late Thursday night, the El Paso Fire Department said.
The Fire Department’s water rescue team and U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued the woman at about 11 p.m. Thursday from a canal near Yarbrough Drive and the César Chávez Border Highway, officials said.
The woman was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, officials said. No other injuries were reported.
No further information has been released.
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