drowning prevention

A dozen young Dallas swimmers have achieved their own Olympic-inspired dream.

A 6-year-old died after he was found responsive Wednesday in a Mesquite pool, Mesquite police said.

YMCA locations across North Texas offer adult swimming lessons to help people take the plunge and push past the fear.

YMCA locations across North Texas offer adult swimming lessons to help people take the plunge and push past the fear.

It can happen in just seconds. And far too often, it does. Drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death for kids ages one to four.

This week, Cook Children’s released new PSAs, encouraging parents to always have a fully attentive adult designated to watch children in water who remains within arm’s reach.

We’re taking a closer look at drowning disparities in minority children. Studies show African American and Hispanic children are at higher risk for drowning.

Local YMCA chapters offer adaptive swimming lessons that help connect with students who need that one-on-one attention to be successful.

Local YMCA chapters offer adaptive swimming lessons that help connect with students who need that one-on-one attention to be successful.

Multiple drownings have been reported in North Texas since May. In most instances, drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.

Multiple drownings have been reported in North Texas since May. In most instances, drowning victims were not wearing a life jacket.

As we get closer to the Fourth of July weekend, there’s concern for drownings at area lakes, pools and ponds.

NBC 5 Today is kicking off Swim Week with the YMCA with a series of stories aimed at keeping you and your family safe around the water this summer.

When he’s not breaking records in the pool, three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy is committed to teaching everyone about the importance of drowning prevention.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will be holding free swim assessments for families to make sure they’re ready for the summer.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas will be holding free swim assessments for families to make sure they’re ready for the summer.

With the hot summer days just weeks away, a North Texas mother is fighting to help her son recover after nearly drowning in a swimming pool. The mother is also trying to prevent more tragedies from happening.

With the hot summer days just weeks away, a North Texas mother is fighting to help her son recover after nearly drowning in a swimming pool. The mother is also trying to prevent more tragedies from happening.

As we head into Memorial Day weekend and the summer, families are making plans to hit the pools, ponds and lakes.

Local groups are pushing for swimming safety and even offering virtual safety classes to families ahead of the busy swimming season.