Sheriff's Deputies Rescue Swimmer Near O.O. Denny Park in Kirkland

King County Sheriff's deputies out patrolling for intoxicated boat drivers on Sunday spotted and rescued a distressed swimmer near O.O. Denny Park in Kirkland, KIRO 7 reports.

The man had attempted to swim from the shore to a buoy about 300 feet away when he ran out of energy, the TV station reported. Click here to read the complete story on KIRO.

With the ongoing heat wave around Western Washington, public safety officials have been issuing tips on how to stay safe in and around water. Here are some swimming guidelines from the Washington State Department of Health:

• Choose a supervised area. A trained lifeguard who can help in an emergency is the best safety factor.
• Never swim alone. Even good swimmers can have an unexpected medical emergency in the water. Always assign a “designated adult” to watch children around water, including at swimming parties.
• Select an area that has good water quality and safer natural conditions. Murky water, hidden underwater objects, unexpected drop-offs, and aquatic plants are hazards.
• Check how shallow water is by going feet first before diving in. Each year, many swimmers are seriously injured by diving headfirst into water that is too shallow.
• Have a plan for water emergencies: learn CPR and water rescue tips, have a cell phone for calling 911, and carry an extra floatation device to give to a person in distress.
• Most drowning happens quickly and silently, without the expected splashing, flailing, or yelling for help.