Pool News

Solly the hippo dies after getting stuck in a swimming pool

Solly, the young hippopotamus that stumbled into the swimming pool of a game lodge in South Africa four days ago, has died before he could be rescued.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 1 comment

Ryan Lochte admits peeing in Olympic pool

America's latest golden boy in the pool candidly admitted to urinating in the Olympic pool while warming up for his impressive swimming feats.

In the Media by Kesavan Unnikrishnan - 6 comments

Police arrest teen who abused Team GB diver Tom Daley on Twitter

Dorset Police say they have arrested a teenager after the Twitter user @Rileyy_69 accused Team GB diver Tom Daley of letting down his father, who had recently passed away. The teen also threatened to drown Daley in a swimming pool.

In the Media by Milo Noblet - 5 comments

Couple faces $2,000-a-day fine for building pool in backyard

A couple in West Linn, Oregon are currently facing a $2,000-a-day-fine for a pool they built in their backyard in 2009. The city charges the couple built the pool without a permit and that it was constructed in a protected wetland area.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 10 comments

Op-Ed: 24th-storey swimming pool is 'one hell of a deep end'

Shanghai - A hotel in Shanghai, China has a remarkable element to it; a pool that sits 24 stories above the ground. While not for the timid, it appears to have a good sense of adventure for those bold enough to swim in its deep end.

In the Media by Abigail Prendergast - 1 comment

Casey Anthony attorney: Caylee drowned in family pool

Orlando - The trial of Casey Anthony, accused of killing her daughter Caylee, has finally begun. Opening arguments by her defense attorney reveal a surprising twist: He claims Caylee drowned in a pool.

In the Media by Paul Bright

Council suggests using crematorium to heat pool

Redditch - A council has proposed that heat generated by a crematorium be used to heat a swimming pool and leisure centre, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and save money.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 6 comments

Mischief the horse rescued from swimming pool

Godshill - A horse in the UK, appropriately named Mischief, had to be rescued after he fell into a swimming pool. The four-year-old gelding ended up in the water after he stepped onto the plastic cover of the pool, in Godshill, and fell through.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin

Couple finds buffalo in back yard swimming pool

A man and woman in Georgia were surprised to find a buffalo standing in their back yard swimming pool on Saturday morning.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 2 comments

Explosive super rockets recalled, July 4th fireworks safety tips

Charleston - Super lightning rocket fireworks have been recalled. Thousands of injuries are expected from sparklers, firecrackers, and aerials this year. Consumers are urged to put safety over stupidity when using, lighting and launching fireworks at home.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 7 comments

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