A surfer in distress was rescued from the Pacific Ocean near the Oceanside Pier Friday night, and was taken to a hospital in ...

As people flock to pool parties, sandy beaches and other water adventures to cool off this summer, experts say learning CPR and some water safety basics also should be at the top of the to-do list.

A 19-year-old drowned while fishing at Lake Milton in Ohio last week, officials said. The teenager died after falling off a ...

COLBERT, Wash. - Spokane County Fire District 4 firefighters conducted a training session for lifeguards on water rescues and CPR. According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, crews from Station ...

CPR is used to treat drowning because water blocking the airway can slow or stop the flow of oxygen to the brain, leading to cardiac arrest. When that happens, it's necessary to open the airway and ...