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Rescue Brigade Netherlands

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A child goes swimming wearing a life jacket
HealthNature
Swimming season starts at hundreds of natural water sites, but warnings already in place
1 May 2026 - 15:20
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Beachgoers hanging out on the North Sea coast in Petten, Noord-Holland. 18 July 2024
HealthNature
Sea conditions a threat to swimmers as temps rise; Heat affecting Vierdaagse walkers
18 July 2024 - 17:00
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Beachgoers vist Zandvoort aan Zee on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. 7 June 2023
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Lifeguards warn water still too cold for long swims despite rising temperatures
7 June 2023 - 16:50
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New Year's Dive, Scheveningen, 2018
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New Year's dive sea temperature expected to be about 7 degrees
31 December 2022 - 08:00
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Watch out for riptides when swimming, rescue brigade warns as temperatures climb
10 August 2022 - 14:50
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Swimming trainer with children
HealthCultureLifestyle
Rescue Brigade worried about long waiting list for swimming lessons
20 March 2021 - 18:00
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A KNRM rescue ship in a search mission for six surfers in trouble near Scheveningen. May 11, 2020
1-1-2Nature
All missing swimmer reports resolved after hectic Sunday where 4 died at sea
10 August 2020 - 11:50
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Cigarette butts on the beach
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Swimmers warned to be careful in the sea; don't go deeper than your knees, Rescuers say
10 August 2020 - 11:00
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A KNRM rescue boat at Nieuwe Waterweg, 11 june 2015
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Polish man drowns trying to rescue children off Julianadorp coast
3 August 2020 - 07:21
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Lifeguard tower at the beach
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Cooling off in the North Sea? Beware of strong currents this weekend
31 July 2020 - 09:52
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Boy jumping into a lake
Nature
Water sports enthusiasts warned to be careful in still cold water
21 May 2020 - 06:55
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Summer at the beach
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Sea water still too cold for swimming, rescue brigade warns
8 April 2019 - 14:10
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Dutch coast guard helicopter
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Fisherman rescued from North Sea hour after going overboard
29 May 2018 - 15:30
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Wristbands to help reunite lost kids with parents on busy beaches
22 May 2018 - 09:54

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