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Brooklyn Borough President, Nonprofit Urge Swimming Safety After Drowning

Published on CBS New York on July 7, 2014 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — In the wake of the drowning death of a toddler in Prospect Park, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and a nonprofit swimming education group have joined together to urge proper water safety. As 1010 WINS’ Sonia Rincon reported, swimming spots around Brooklyn will be getting visits in the next few days from Adams and Swim Strong, which offers low-cost swimming lessons. Swim Strong co-founder Shawn Slevin said the group will...

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Swim Strong Foundation promotes water safety after drownings

THE BRONX - Elected officials are teaming up with a local nonprofit to promote water safety in the wake of recent drownings around the city. The Swim Strong Foundation is urging swimmers to take precautions that could save their lives whether swimming in a pool or open body of water. They include swimming near a lifeguard at all times and never swimming alone. Parents are also urged to supervise their children and to never rely on flotation devices alone. Continue reading on...

Toddler’s Drowning Death in Prospect Park Lake Ruled Accidental

The city's medical examiner has officially ruled the death of a two-year-old Brooklyn girl this weekend an accidental drowning. Police say little Ruhshona Kurbonova wandered off from a family gathering in Prospect Park Saturday. She was found dead in the park's lake. She and her three-year-old cousin disappeared near the park's boathouse at around 1:30 p.m. Her cousin was found safe a half hour later. Meantime, in the wake of Kurbonova's drowning death and four others that have occurred over the past three weeks, there...

After drowning deaths, Brooklynites urged to follow safety procedure

In the wake of multiple drowning deaths across the borough, Brooklynites are being urged to exercise proper water safety habits. Representatives from the Swim Strong Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with children and adults to combat drowning through affordable swim lessons, appeared with the Borough President and the family of a two-year-old drowning victim at Grand Army Plaza on Monday to stress several important tips. Continue reading on Brooklyn Daily Eagle