(TNS) — New aerial sea rescue devices are under testing by the New York City’s Fire Department — drones, equipped with floats that automatically inflate when they’re dropped in the water next to ...

ROCKAWAY BEACH, Queens (WABC) -- First responders are expanding their use of drones to keep beachgoers safe this summer in New York City. Starting this summer, rescuers will be able to drop emergency ...

Remote-controlled drones equipped with flotation devices will be helping New York City lifeguards rescue swimmers in distress this summer season, city officials said Saturday. The addition of drones ...

For parents of young children, this summer might be one of the first times your child gets to enjoy being in the water. Whether it’s at the beach, the lake or a backyard pool, keeping your ...

In an effort to save people from drowning at New York City beaches, city police say they plan on deploying drones that can throw down flotation devices, The City reports — but questions abound about ...

A metro area swim instructor is warning the parents of young children to ensure they can swim before taking them to the pool or beach this summer. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Gina Torjak, a ...

Massachusetts agencies are offering up funds to help more kids and adults learn how to swim, a public health issue that has been highlighted by a series of drownings across the state this year.