In Canada, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional injury deaths among children 1-4 years of age, and the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years. Toddlers are at high risk because they are mobile, curious and require constant, close supervision by an adult. Most toddler drownings occur when children… Continue reading Parents Urged to Keep Children Within Arms’ Reach Near Water
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Untrained People Warned Against Water Rescues
After three recent water related deaths, the Lifesaving Society is asking people to think twice before rescuing anyone from lakes or rivers. On July 1st, a 36-year-old man jumped out of a boat on Lake Diefenbaker to rescue some swimming children who were in distress. The man did not resurface. On July 3rd, when a… Continue reading Untrained People Warned Against Water Rescues
Fundraiser Launched for Family of Mom Killed in Bear Attack
Source:CTV News Saskatoon Staff ctvnews.ca, August 27, 2020 The woman’s husband Curtis tried to intervene in the attack, shooting and killing the bear. SASKATOON — An online memorial fund launched in the wake of a fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan has raised over $60,000. Stephanie Blais, 44, was killed by a black bear on… Continue reading Fundraiser Launched for Family of Mom Killed in Bear Attack
9-year-old Boy Airlifted to Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive on Pike Lake Shoreline
Source: ctvnews.ca, August 25, 2020 The fire department have said “it is understood that the child was not wearing a lifejacket or PFD when he was removed from the water.” SASKATOON — A nine year-old boy was transported to hospital in critical condition after being found unresponsive on the shoreline at Pike Lake. Just after… Continue reading 9-year-old Boy Airlifted to Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive on Pike Lake Shoreline
Search Underway After Possible Drowning on Lake Diefenbaker
Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, August 22, 2020 Members of the public are also searching the lake and shoreline by air, boat, and ground. Search and rescue teams in Saskatchewan have been scouring the shore and waters of Lake Diefenbaker following a possible drowning. On Thursday, Outlook RCMP received a complaint at 6:40 p.m. regarding a… Continue reading Search Underway After Possible Drowning on Lake Diefenbaker
National Drowning Prevention Week
By Mallorie Rast The summer sun is hot on her back, making the rivers of water streaming from her wet hair dry instantly. Her hands sweat where she grips the handrail of the outdoor waterslide. Suddenly shoved by the child behind her, the six-year-old rapidly slips down the slide, yelling in glee. She lands in… Continue reading National Drowning Prevention Week
Body of 3rd Drowning Victim From Spring Valley Hutterite Colony Recovered
Source: cbc.ca, June 19, 2020 The group of teens often went canoeing on the river, but it appears this time the strength of the swollen river caught them off-guard. The body of a third teenage girl has been recovered after a group of people from a Hutterite colony were swimming and canoeing on the swollen… Continue reading Body of 3rd Drowning Victim From Spring Valley Hutterite Colony Recovered
3 Canadians rescue boy, father from drowning in Mexico
Alberta firefighter Andrew Pearson says 2 Good Samaritans from Saskatchewan should be hailed as heroes Alberta firefighter Andrew Pearson says a day at the beach would have ended in tragedy — for himself and a family in Mexico — had it not been for the help of two Good Samaritans who are also Canadian. The St. Albert… Continue reading 3 Canadians rescue boy, father from drowning in Mexico