5 dead after attempt to help struggling swimmer in Ohio river turns into ‘tragedy’: Sheriff

Five people died after several adults entered a river in Ohio to help a struggling swimmer, authorities said. Search and rescue efforts began Sunday night, when a motorist noticed a “visibly distraught” child running along a state highway near the Scioto River, according to Delaware County Sheriff Jeffrey Balzer. “The child said his family was … Read more

Body of missing swimmer, 21, found in Georgia lake long rumored to be haunted

A missing swimmer has been discovered dead in a Georgia lake long rumored to be haunted, according to authorities and reports. Terrell Shelton, 21, disappeared into Lake Lanier off Robinson Park Beach on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Terrell Shelton, 21, was found dead after disappearing while swimming with friends at … Read more

‘Loving’ mom and teacher ID’d as swimmer who lost arm in horrific great white shark attack

A woman who lost her arm after she was viciously attacked by a great white shark while out for a morning swim has been identified as a “loving” teacher and new mother whose baby was at the beach at the time. Leah Stewart, 35, is on life support after she was bitten multiple times off … Read more

Italian swimmer Alex Di Giorgio – Socialite Life

It has been challenging, but we’ve spent all week scouring Instagram to bring you this week’s Instahottie: NAME. It has been challenging, but we’ve spent all week scouring Instagram to bring you this week’s Instahottie: Alex Di Giorgio. As a swimmer, the 32-year-old Italian represented Italy at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. In 2012, … Read more

Swimmer drowns despite lifesaving efforts at Lake Pueblo

Boeplo Province, Colorado (KXRM) – A man died after jumping into the water in Lake Boybelo without the survival jacket on Saturday, June 7, according to Colorado Parks and wildlife. CPW reported that Rangers responded to CPR 911 from CPR in progress at Rock Creek Cove around 2 pm on Saturday. Reports indicated that a … Read more

Lewis Pugh becomes 1st swimmer to circumnavigate Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary; shark migration season begins

An athlete from Africa from southern British became the first person to swim throughout Martha Fenard Island on Monday, as he ended a 60 miles (97 km) journey over several days to raise awareness about the ordeal of sharks as the movie “jaw” approaches. Louis Bug, 55, started swimming several hours a day in 47 … Read more