drowning

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The oil could also lead to birds sinking and drowning, it said, and the loss of a parent could lead to gull chicks starving to death.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

On June 18, the California City Police Department responded shortly after 6 p.m. to a drowning in the lake at Central Park, according to a Police Department news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

A civil security spokesman on Monday said 13 people died by drowning at the weekend.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

There is a risk of drowning if you inhale water.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

We escape into the crowd, and moments later, we are drowning in it.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black