KALW welcomes sports journalist Chris Ballard for a discussion of his new book The Plunge, exploring the transformative power ...

Jumping into a mountain lake can trigger deadly cold‑water shock. Here’s what Colorado recreators need to know.

When storms roll into Central Missouri, the sky can open, allowing huge raindrops to fall hard and fast. If the ground is ...

The vessel overturned near Coyote Point at about 1:30 p.m., roughly half a mile east of San Francisco International Airport.

When authorities responded, they found three people in the water, clinging to the side of the boat, officials said.

First responders from Caseville, Bad Axe and Port Austin trained in an open-water rescue course on boat operations and safety ...

Amid a stretch of brutal heat and humidity this week, the Evansville Rescue Mission says it needs the community to step up and donate bottled water. "Right now, we're down to our last few cases, and ...

Water rescue calls can shift from controlled to dangerous in seconds. First responders often arrive when people feel scared, tired, trapped, or injured, and the scene rarely gives crews a perfect ...

ALERTS SO THAT UPDATES GO RIGHT TO YOUR CELL PHONE. ONLY WESH TWO GOT AN INVITATION TO RIDE ALONG AS FLAGLER COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS TRAINED FOR SWIFT WATER RESCUES, RECENT HURRICANES PUSHED THE ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. West Manatee first responders are performing water rescue training to help with pediatric drownings. Fire crews emphasize that ...

First responders on Anna Maria Island are practicing life-saving techniques using a high-tech mannequin that simulates real-life pediatric emergencies. Drowning remains the leading cause of death for ...