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Recent deadly water-related incidents amid heatwave leads National Park Service to issue water-safety reminders
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Global — Uwa Ede-Osifo
Recent deadly water-related incidents amid heatwave leads National Park Service to issue water-safety reminders
As a heatwave continues to bake the western and central US, officials are urging swimmers to be cautious when seeking respite from the summer heat, especially amid a score of recent deadly water-related incidents.
Each year, from April to September, drowning deaths rise nationwide, according to 2018-24 data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As a heatwave continues to bake the western and central US, officials are urging swimmers to be cautious when seeking respite from the summer heat, especially amid a score of recent deadly water-related incidents.
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Source: The Guardian · Uwa Ede-Osifo. Published 29 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm.
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