Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brian Twaites with B.C. Emergency Health Services is raising awareness about cold water shock in B.C., where there are thousands ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several homes lost; Level 3 ‘GO NOW’ evacuations in Grant County for Railroad Fire With warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine ...

It's a hot summer day: you're running on the beach, the sun is blazing, and all you can think about is a refreshing dive. You run, you jump, suddenly you feel faint and... everything goes black. You ...

Doug Thomas was 12 years old when his brother Gordon drowned after suffering cold water shock.

SEATTLE — People around Puget Sound hear the warnings all the time, this time of year: Avoid swimming in the lakes and rivers if you can, as the water is still very cold despite warmer temperatures.

Temperatures remain above average for much of the UK after a record-breaking spell of hot weather saw 12 people die in open water and a yellow heat health alert remains in force. The UK Health ...

Jumping into a mountain lake can trigger deadly cold‑water shock. Here’s what Colorado recreators need to know.

People are being urged to stay safe around open water as warmer weather draws crowds to rivers, lakes and the coast.