Bellevue Hosts First Open Water Safety Day

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  Bellevue is hosting its first Open Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 3 p.m.“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print As swim season begins, the City of Bellevue is hosting its first Open Water Safety Day Saturday, June 27, noon-3 p.m., at Meydenbauer Bay Park.”
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  The event is at Meydenbauer Bay Park.“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print As swim season begins, the City of Bellevue is hosting its first Open Water Safety Day Saturday, June 27, noon-3 p.m., at Meydenbauer Bay Park.”
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  The free, family-friendly event aims to address rising water safety concerns.“The free, family-friendly event will focus on drowning prevention, life jacket use, boating safety and emergency preparedness.”
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  There were two drownings in Lake Sammamish this month.“Two people have drowned in Lake Sammamish this month and a swimmer in Lake Washington went missing Saturday and has not been found.”
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  A swimmer is missing in Lake Washington.“a swimmer in Lake Washington went missing Saturday and has not been found.”
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  The event will feature demonstrations by Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services, Fire, and Police departments.“Bellevue's Parks & Community Services Department, Fire Department and Police Department are participating in the event alongside the King County Sheriff's Office Marine Rescue Dive Unit, Mercer Island Police Department Marine Patrol Unit and community partners Best Kayak, SKWIM International and SPLASHForward.”
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  The event will feature demonstrations by King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Rescue.“Bellevue's Parks & Community Services Department, Fire Department and Police Department are participating in the event alongside the King County Sheriff's Office Marine Rescue Dive Unit, Mercer Island Police Department Marine Patrol Unit and community partners Best Kayak, SKWIM International and SPLASHForward.”
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  The event will feature demonstrations by Mercer Island Police Marine Patrol.“Mercer Island Police Department Marine Patrol Unit and community partners Best Kayak, SKWIM International and SPLASHForward.”
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  The event will feature demonstrations by community partners.“Best Kayak will offer demonstrations using adaptive paddling equipment, helping make water recreation more accessible for people of all abilities.”
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  Attendees can participate in life jacket fittings.“Life jacket fittings”
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  Attendees can participate in cold-water safety education.“Cold-water safety information”
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  Attendees can participate in rescue equipment displays.“Rescue equipment displays”
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  Attendees can participate in adaptive kayaking demonstrations by Best Kayak.“Best Kayak will offer demonstrations using adaptive paddling equipment, helping make water recreation more accessible for people of all abilities.”
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  Bellevue has six parks with beaches on Lake Washington.“Bellevue has six parks with beaches on Lake Washington.”
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  The city is offering free loaner life jackets through Labor Day at several park locations.“The City of Bellevue, in partnership with No More Under, provides free, loaner life jackets through Labor Day at stations at SE 40th Street Boat Launch, Meydenbauer Bay Park and Newcastle, Enatai, Chism and Clyde beach parks.”
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  The city emphasizes that cold-water shock can affect even strong swimmers.“Cold-water shock can affect anyone, including strong and experienced swimmers, and can quickly impair breathing, swimming ability and decision-making.”
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  Cold-water shock can impair breathing and decision-making within minutes.“Cold-water shock can affect anyone, including strong and experienced swimmers, and can quickly impair breathing, swimming ability and decision-making.”