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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in South Carolina Pool Death

The brother of former Gov. Mark Sanford and his wife deny they are liable for the death of a 6-year-old boy found dead in a pool during a party they hosted. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports that John …

Two Hospitalized in Minnesota After Incorrectly Mixing Chemicals

Two workers at a Hopkins, Minn., health club were rushed to the hospital after inhaling pool chemicals that were mixed incorrectly. First responders were called to LA Fitness Monday after the two men, ages 29 and 31, were having difficulty …

Driver Rescued from Car that Landed in Maryland Pool

Howard County authorities rescued a woman trapped in her car after it landed in her pool. Relatives called authorities Saturday to check on the woman in her 70s after they didn’t hear from her Friday night. Rescuers found the woman …

Police: Man Found Dead in Ohio Hotel Pool

Authorities say a man has been found dead at the bottom of a hotel pool in northeast Ohio. Firefighter-paramedics were called to a Holiday Inn outside Canton Monday night on a report of an apparent drowning in the hotel’s outdoor …

Man Drowns in Minnesota Hotel Pool

Hennepin County sheriff’s officials say a man has drowned in a hotel pool in Minneapolis. The 21-year-old man was swimming with his family Sunday about 6 p.m. and began to struggle in the deep end of the pool at the …

8 Manufacturers Recall Pool, Spa Drain Covers

Eight manufacturers have voluntarily recalled about one million pool and in-ground spa drain covers because of incorrect water flow ratings. The U.S. Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday. The agency says the recalled covers could pose a possible entrapment …