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fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

Crews rescue sea lion pup found on side of street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset District

We are grateful for the quick action, dedication, and support from our partners that allowed this young animal to be rescued in the wee hours of the morning, giving Irving a second chance.
San Francisco
#drowning
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
California

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
California

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Is the Best Place in the World to Swim in the Ocean-and It Has Warm, 'Gin-clear' Water Year-round

Travelers are increasingly choosing swim vacations that prioritize restorative experiences in the sea, reflecting a shift in wellness travel.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We'll start a creche': how the World Surf League is becoming family friendly for parents on tour | Kieran Pender

Connor O'Leary's first WSL campaign with a child reflects a growing family-friendly culture in professional surfing.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Fishing crew rescued near Gloucester after boat runs aground amid harsh seas

Two crew members were rescued from a fishing boat that ran aground in Gloucester, with no injuries reported.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Watch: Great white shark caught on line at Hermosa Beach Pier is freed by brave fisherman

The crowd atop the Hermosa Beach Pier watched with bated breath as a local fisherman, stripped down to his underwear and armed with only a pair of scissors, waded into the water in an attempt to free a juvenile great white shark.
Miami Marlins
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

9 Best California Beach Towns for Surfing, Seafood, and Storybook Coastal Charm, According to a Local

California's coastline features diverse beach towns, each offering unique experiences from surfing to scenic views.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

A community gathers to dig and later fill a large hole at Ocean Beach, fostering connection among diverse participants.
#rescue
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
San Francisco
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

Bikini-clad swimmer breaks silence after rescuers found her clinging to San Francisco cliffside

A swimmer was rescued after being swept out to sea and clinging to a cliff in San Francisco.
#surfing
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Dramatic video shows hero surf instructor rescue drowning girl

A surf instructor saved a drowning girl and her father from a riptide at a Southern California beach.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Dramatic video shows hero surf instructor rescue drowning girl

A surf instructor saved a drowning girl and her father from a riptide at a Southern California beach.
#shark-attack
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Shark attack at Nielsen Park in Sydney's east leaves boy fighting for his life

A boy of about 12 sustained critical leg injuries in a shark attack at Shark Beach, Neilsen Park, and was flown to Sydney Children's Hospital for treatment.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Family of 12-year-old Sydney Harbour shark attack victim prepare for worst possible outcome'

A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, suffered severe shark bites in Sydney Harbour and remains critically ill while his family faces grieving and mounting expenses.
California
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Shark attack at California beach leaves surfer hospitalized

A 39-year-old surfer was hospitalized after a shark attack near Big River Beach in Mendocino County, with injuries to both legs.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kayaker, 73, who survived night lost at sea north of Adelaide says worst part was too many mozzies'

A 73-year-old kayaker spent the night lost at sea off Adelaide and was rescued by helicopter after emergency services located him the following morning.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

8-foot great white circles Newport surfer. Get ready for a 'very sharky summer,' expert says

An 8-foot great white shark was spotted near surfers in Newport Beach, prompting a beach shutdown and warnings from authorities.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

UK couple dead after being pulled from water at Australian beach

A 66-year-old man and 64-year-old woman, a married British couple, drowned at Shell Cove beach south of Sydney after locals pulled them from the water.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Australian wildlife in harm's way' with volunteers left to pick up the pieces' amid climate crisis, fires and floods

Labor is urged to establish national wildlife protection standards for disaster response, with advocates warning biodiversity risks could become irreversible without coordinated government-funded rescue and rehabilitation services.
#sea-rescue
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
World news

'It's wonderful they're alive' - Grandmother tells of pride after miraculous Australian sea rescue of daughter and grandchildren

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
World news

'It's wonderful they're alive' - Grandmother tells of pride after miraculous Australian sea rescue of daughter and grandchildren

#search-and-rescue
#shark-attacks
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'It's a kind of rock-star lifestyle... but I always loved farming': Why ex-pro surfer swapped chasing waves for regenerative farming

Fergal Smith left a professional surfing career to practice regenerative farming and train Ireland’s next generation of sustainable farmers on Moy Hill Farm.
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Summer in Australia means beers, beaches, and bork

Supermarket digital signage in Milton displayed an error ('bork') that overlaid promotional slides, including grocery, lottery, and school-snack ads.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Body found on Devon beach after swimmers went missing on Christmas Day

Emergency services recovered a man's body on Exmouth Beach after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day; formal identification is pending and family notified.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers at Budleigh Salterton

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UK news
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'We're not going away': Rob Caughlan, fierce defender of the coastline and Surfrider leader, dies at the age of 82

Rob Caughlan was a passionate environmentalist and surf-activist who used political skill, humor, and grassroots organizing to protect California coasts and communities.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

2 surfers missing off the Santa Cruz coast, US Coast Guard says

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended a search for two missing surfers near Santa Cruz Lighthouse after searching more than 90 miles.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Evacuation order on Sydney's northern beaches as Australia's east coast smashed by stormy weather

Severe summer storms caused fatality, widespread flooding, evacuations, landslides and extensive emergency responses across New South Wales and parts of Queensland.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Surfers raced into 'crazy' Santa Cruz surf to save family of six

"Crazy situation yesterday," Virostko wrote on Instagram. "I saw the boat coming as I was outside dodging a big middle peak set. He zoomed by me and I saw he had his family on the boat. As I watched him drive straight into a big white wash I knew they went down and it was time to paddle in as quickly as possible to help save the family."
California
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People on top of people': Sydneysiders flock to netted beaches and ocean pools after shark attacks

Wylie's Baths capped entry as unprecedented crowds flocked to netted ocean pools after multiple shark attacks, displacing regular open-water swimmers.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Surfer, lifeguard rescue young bodyboarder from pounding surf at Santa Cruz County beach

A teenage bodyboarder was rescued from a powerful rip current at Manresa State Beach by a local surfer and a lifeguard and was released without injury.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Surfers rescue 6 people after boat capsizes off Santa Cruz coast

Surfers at Steamer Lane rescued six injured passengers from a capsized motorboat, stabilizing them on boards until harbor patrol and ambulances arrived.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How a rescue attempt of a whale in the Thames brought millions together

Rescuers attempted to save a northern bottlenose whale stranded in the River Thames, facing crowds, media interference, and lasting psychological trauma.
#rip-currents
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family one of the hardest decisions' ever made

A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometres through dangerous waters to reach help after his family was swept offshore, enabling emergency rescue.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An amazing feat': how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?

Teenager swam 4km and ran 2km to summon help after family were swept offshore; fight-or-flight responses can enable extraordinary human endurance.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Best Beaches in California for Swimming, Whale Watching, and Winter Sun

For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea. The state's coastline spans a vast 3,427 miles after all. Among its 420 public beautiful beaches are plentiful opportunities to swim, lay out, look at tide pools, surf to your heart's content, or watch the sunset.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

26-year-old surfer clings to lobster trap buoy to survive strong Santa Barbara area waves

A 26-year-old night surfer was rescued about a quarter-mile offshore at Haskell's Beach after holding a lobster trap buoy; he sustained no injuries.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Santa Cruz native and son of well-known surfing family Kurt Van Dyke reportedly killed in Costa Rica

According to multiple media reports, 66-year-old Kurt Van Dyke died last Saturday in Cahuita, a town near the country's coastline along the Caribbean Sea. The Tico Times, an English language Costa Rican newspaper, reported that Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency received a report about the incident at 10:50 a.m. Van Dyke's body was discovered with signs of asphyxiation and multiple stab wounds, according to a preliminary examination by the investigative agency.
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