An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says.
Public swimming pools across Fresno have reopened for the summer, giving families a place to cool off as temperatures rise.
Summer is still days away, but high temperatures are already settling into the region, drawing families to cooling spots and prompting health officials to warn of potential dangers.
Starting June 15th, the recreational swimming pools will be open seven days a week from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A five-year-old boy nearly drowned at a hotel pool, but in a stroke of fate, two off-duty firefighters were there and immediately got to work.
Officials and health care providers say, regardless of the location, being extra vigilant and prepared could save your life or that of a child.