Open Water Swimming Safety

Open water swimming’s rising popularity masks serious risks—experts warn that nature’s beauty can turn deadly in seconds. After a Towson student vanished in the Potomac, ultramarathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey urges caution: avoid swimming post-heavy rain, heed warning signs, and steer clear of strong currents and boat traffic. She’s now leading safer entry points through her new Baltimore Open Waters Swimmers group, hosting its first organized swim in decades—with over 100 participants—to prove that even short, structured swims can launch your open water journey safely. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4fe28dce918b302