Drowning
Dustin Higgs, Cory Johnson Join Lisa Montgomery in Stays of Execution
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a stay of execution for the final two death row inmates who were scheduled to die under the Trump administration.
Two Women Swept Out to Sea Found Clinging to Lobster Pot for 15 Hours
Two cousins were found by fishermen off the coast of Ireland after a paddleboarding adventure turned into the "stuff of nightmares."
Boy Drowns After Boat Capsizes in Chicago River, Despite Wearing Life Jacke
More than nine passengers are believed to have been on the small boat, according to the chief of the Chicago Fire Department.
'Hero' Tow Truck Driver Saves Drowning Woman at New Jersey Beach
Philadelphia auto mechanic Tyree Ward is named a "true American hero" after rescuing a drowning woman at a beach in New Jersey on Monday night.
Petition for Warning Signs at California's Lake Piru Gets 20,000 Signatures
"Naya Rivera is not the first, nor the last to go missing at Lake Piru," wrote petition organizer Erin Jordan. "Lake Piru is a very deep lake with very bad whirlpools, people have been asking for years for the city to put up warning signs for swimmers."
Cruise Ship Passenger, 10, Found Dead in Swimming Pool
An initial investigation found the victim was believed to have drowned while bathing in the pool, police said.
Mom Calls 911 and Allegedly Admits to Drowning 2-year-old Daughter
A mother in Gilroy, California has been arrested for suspected murder after allegedly calling 911 to report that she had drowned her 2-year-old-daughter.
Newlywed Woman and Three Family Members Drown While Trying to Take a Selfie
Four people drowned after they stood waist-deep in water near the Pambar Dam in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Florida Teen Died a 'Hero' after Saving Woman and Her Child from Drowning
Cristian Burgos, 17, ran into the sea to rescue the mother and child at Virginia Key beach in Miami but had to be plucked out of the water himself.
Arkansas Woman Dies As 911 Operator Mocks Her
Debra Stevens died August 24 pleading for help in newly released 911 calls. The dispatcher can be heard mocking Stevens.
Florida Man Dies Saving His Dog From Drowning in the Gulf of Mexico
The victim's wife called 911 to ask for urgent help after her husband leapt into the water to save the family dog but never resurfaced, a local sheriff's department has said.
Man Drowns in Cruise Ship Swimming Pool After Partying on Pool Deck
The man was found at the bottom of the Caribbean Princess' Neptune Pool early in the morning of June 14.
Country Singer Granger Smith Loses Son, 3, in Tragic Drowning
"There has never been a more difficult moment for us than this," said the singer.
Baby Found Alive After Father Confessed to Drowning Her
The baby girl looked like a porcelain doll and appeared to be in shock, Greenwood Police Chief Greg Hallgrimson said.
Maddox Ritch Died From Probable Drowning
The six-year-old, who had autism, was found by authorities on September 27.
Parents of Teen Who Drowned In School Swim Class Sue
The high school student lay undiscovered at the bottom of the pool for an hour, his family claim.
Boat That Sank, Killing at Least 31, Was Overloaded
Officials believed revelers may not have heard the emergency announcements because of the loud music playing on the boat.
U.S. Navy Ignored Sinking Migrant Boat, Survivors Say
"We saw the American flag, and we tried to reach them, but as we approached, they seemed to avoid us," one survivor said.
Urban 'Mermaid' Saves Cow Drowning in Thames
She thought the cow was a sheet of plastic but then realized it had "four legs and was mooing."
Baby Dies After Drowning in Bath in Alabama Apartment
Experts are warning parents never to leave babies unattended in the bath, even for a few moments.
Democrat Caught Making Joke About President Drowning
Hastings is an outspoken critic of President Trump who has made provocative comments about Republicans in the past.
Teenager Dies Trying to Save Mother and Child
Kyle Howard-Muthulingam, 16, died trying to rescue a mother and son who appeared to be struggling in the water at a Toronto beach.
German Children Drown Because Parents Are on Cellphones
More than 270 people have drowned in Germany since the beginning of the year, 20 of whom were children under 15.
Man Rescues Drowning Boy, 30 Years After Saving His Dad
Despite an injury, the 80-year-old man managed to lower himself into the water to save the drowning child.
Mother 'Left 4-year-old Daughter to Drown in River'
She has been charged with first degree murder, domestic battery and child abuse.
What To Do If You're Caught in a Rip Current
"If you do get caught, stay calm, float, and at some point, you'll get dropped onto the sandbar or catch a wave and send yourself back in.
Boy Scout Leader Drowns While Helping Boy in Pond
Rescuers arrived on the scene within minutes, police said, but the water was so murky that it took almost an hour to find the man.
Drowning Toddler Saved by 6-Year-Old Twin Boys
They recognized something was wrong when the 3-year-old was struggling to keep her head above water.
California Man Drowns Saving Boy from River
He dived in immediately, even though he didn't know how to swim.
Selfie Deaths: Goa Bans Photos Along Famous Coastline
Authorities have marked out 24 such areas in an effort to save lives.