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British Columbia child water safety initiative

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Latest: British Columbia reports rise in accidental drowning deaths

In the summer of 2026, British Columbia experienced a sharp rise in accidental drownings, with 40 deaths recorded between May 1 and July 16—a 54% increase over the same period a year earlier. Victims were 86% male and al

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Shuswap water rescue incidents

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Latest: Calgary father rescues son from near‑drowning in BC's Shuswap River

In early August 2026, two separate near‑drowning events occurred in British Columbia’s Shuswap region. On August 3, a nine‑year‑old boy was swept downstream in the Shuswap River at W.J. Tuey Regional Park and was rescued

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