A New Jersey lifeguard who was impaled by an umbrella left a hospital on Thursday and later recounted the terrifying ordeal. Asking to be identified only as "Alex," the 18-year-old shared a hospital ...

A fun day at the beach during summer is a must, but an expert says it's worth being aware of these water safety tips. (Getty Images) Whether heading to the beach on holiday or escaping the heatwave at ...

When it comes to water safety, lifesaving and lifeguarding have different and demanding requirements. Lorna Siggins reports. See that child jumping on a sibling's back? It is known as 'horseplay', and ...

Participants must be 16 years of age at the date of the final assessment and comply with all pre-requisite swim skills outlined by the RLSS.