One day after two bodies were recovered from Lake Michigan, a water safety expert issued a reminder about the dangers of the Great Lakes, saying drownings are a “huge problem.” As of Sunday, there have been 38 drownings on Lake Michigan so far this year, which is on par with 2022, said Dave Benjamin, executive director of the non-profit Great…
One day after two bodies were recovered from Lake Michigan, a water safety expert issued a reminder about the dangers of the Great Lakes, saying drownings are a"huge problem."
As of Sunday, there have been 38 drownings on Lake Michigan so far this year, which is on par with 2022, said Dave Benjamin, executive director of the non-profit Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project. "The reason why drownings continue to be a huge problem not just in the Great Lakes region, but nationwide is because Drowning is a public health issue," he said."And it continues to be a neglected public health issue."in Whiting, Indiana, according to conservation officers. That afternoon, emergency personnel responded to Whiting Lakefront Park after a man was seen struggling in the water and going under the surface near a boat ramp.
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