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How to keep your children safe as Maryland pools open for the summer
BALTIMORE -- As pools open across Maryland, it's important you and your kids stay safe."I get a Google alert when a child drowns and it literally breaks my heart because I know that joy has completely disappeared with that family and in most cases it was preventable," Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines said.WJZ spoke with three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines who is now a swim safety champion and drowning prevention advocate.He runs an organization called Step Into Swim, which provides grants to swimming lesson providers who offer the classes to children in underserved communities."If a child learns how to...
Death Of Former Loudoun County Football Player Spreads Shock, Sadness
Profound sadness spread following the death of former Loudoun County football player Jayson Herd.Herd, 21, who played for Independence High School before graduating in 2022 died on Saturday, May 18. In a Facebook post, Jayson's mother said she found him unresponsive. Circumstances around …
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