07/07/2020 WBBM News Radio 780 Swimmer In Critical Condition After Being Pulled From Lake Michigan Near Grant Park. Its like the stop, drop and roll of water safety.. The Lake Superior Circle Tour is a 1,300 mile (2,092km) self guided tour around the worlds largest fresh water lake. Just before midnight, the Coast Guard recovered the bodies of Fryman and the two children from the water. He compares lifejackets to seatbelts; you dont put them on after youre in a crash. The project is being headed by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, with Lifeguards out of Whiting, Chesterton, and Michigan City. On Saturday, 08/20/2022, a recreational boater in the Playpen spotted a mans body floating in Lake Michigan as the Chicago Air and Water Show wrapped up Saturday. Great Lakes drownings spiked at 117 last year, with the water claiming 29 more lives than the year prior. Nine of last years drowning were in Northwest Indiana, including two in Michigan City. The city is also looking into a program to provide the police department with a personal watercraft to store at the beach.
OPP taking OverDose Deaths Seriously - Lake Superior News - James Brown He said the city could ask to expand the existing lease to the north pier across the channel.
10 Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Marine Insight A windsurfer was able to save the 11-year-old boy, but the boys 10-year-old cousin drowned. Ninety percent in attendance will say they know how to swim, and less than 5 percent will know a drowning survival strategy, he said. 07/16/2019 US News Toddler Saved in Lake Michigan After Winds Carry Inflatable Witnesses say a toddler was rescued in Lake Michigan after he drifted away from his family on an inflatable duck in Indiana. We were still resolving the $3.4 million shortfall that we discovered shortly after I took office in January.. No drownings were reported in Lake Superior, according to the GLSRP. 07/12/2017 WCMU Public Radio 2017 may be deadliest year on Great Lakes Its important to understand what drowning looks like for two reasons, one so you can spot someone whos in dire need of flotation, and two if you ever find yourself struggling in water and doing the signs of frowning you stop doing the signs of drowning and flip, float and follow., 07/09/2017 WTMJ 4 414Ward How to prevent drownings, 07/03/2017 UpNorthLive Your Health Matters: Increase drowning awareness, 07/03/2017 NBC 5 Man Dies Trying to Rescue His Nephew in Water Near 63rd Street Beach, 06/30/2017 MLIVE East Grand Rapids working to prevent drowning with SwimEGR, 06/30/2017 Northwest Indiana Times NWI surfers featured in film Southend, 06/30/2017 The Detroit News Michigan Rescue: Reduce Drownings, 06/28/2017 WJR News Talk 760 a.m. Dave Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Project talks to Paul W. Smith about the dangers of Lake Michigan rip [currents] tides. 09/17/2022 MARBLEHEAD, OH EAST HARBOR STATE PARK The Ohio Dept. I cannot stress enough that drowning really is a public health issue that needs to be treated like a public health issue. Its going to continue to be a leading cause of accidental death until we start to look at the bigger picture, said Benjamin. 07/06/2020 The Weather Network How COVID-19 fatigue can lead to an increase in summer drownings, 07/04/2020 The Detroit News The nonprofit Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project reports there have been 20 Great Lakes drownings so far in 2020, and the numbers could climb in the summers warmest months as people fail to prepare for hazards such as rip currents, said executive director Dave Benjamin. Were utilizing our social media pages to post conditions. So you never play in fire, but you know a fire survival strategy. 07/08/2020 Chicago Sun-Times Body of missing boater found in Monroe Harbor, Divers found Ameera Muhammad dead in the south end of the harbor within an hour of resuming the search 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in Lake Michigan, 07/08/2020 Fox 11 Swimmers should use caution on the Great Lakes, 07/08/2020 WWMT 3 Fourth of July drowning numbers released, officials warn of dangerous water conditions, 07/08/2020 Detroit Free Press Group says Great Lakes drowning cases spiked over holiday weekend, 07/08/2020 UpNorthLive Report: 863 drownings in Great Lakes since 2010, 07/08/2020 Traverse City Record Eagle Drownings spike during holiday weekend, 07/07/2020 WLNS Safety tips before going to take a dip in the water. Completed - Maintenance Temporarily Affecting UWindsor.ca, Tuesday, Feb, 21, 6 - 8 a.m. Lifeguard hours were cut from 9 a.m to 8:30 p.m. to 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 2009 in an effort to save about $700,000 a year. Float. 07/30/2019 CBS 2 Chicago Threat Of Dangerous Waves, Currents Prompts Warning About Beach Hazards, 07/30/2019 Holland Sentinel Police: Being a hero isnt always the safest bet during water rescues. 2, 2023 at 4:28 AM PST.
Lake Superior College 30th-Day Semester Fact Sheet - Spring 2022 Through July 31, 2019, there were 52 Great Lakes drownings, with 27 of those occurring in Lake Michigan, making 2019 a 80% increase through the start of August. Drowning is a huge, huge problem. That was the sobering message Barker Middle School students received at the beach this week via Bob Pratt, the executive director of education for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Plus, he says, theres the cost of lifeguards versus a body recovery. Benjamin asks that swimmers are careful on the sandbars because the arrangement of their formations can change due to the high water levels. Because of the number of boats, kayaks, Jet Skis and paddle-boats in the lake off of Hamburgs shoreline, Denecke said the town takes extra precautions and stations some crew along the shoreline even when swimming at the towns beach is closed. So having the equipment there is great. More signs and the addition of life rings and ropes may not prevent another drowning, but if just one person is saved, isnt it worth it? The GLSRP recorded 117 in 2018, 07/26/2019 Cleveland 19 Officials warning swimmers of dangers in Lake Erie; 2019 could set record for drownings, 07/26/2019 WZZM ABC 13 NWS warns beachgoers of dangerous swimming conditions Saturday We strongly advise NOT going into the water., 07/26/2019 Detroit News Beware boaters and swimmers: High winds on Great Lakes this weekend Dave Benjamin, executive director of public relations and project management for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, said looking at the warm weekend, southerly winds can cause offshore wind conditions for southeast Michigan. Its not worth it. Finally, if you have to choose just one flotation device for your next trip to the beach, he says, make it a U.S. Coast Guard-approved, properly fitting life jacket., 06/07/2018 Detroit News Near-tragedy inspires [Jamie Racklyefts] Great Lakes anti-drowning effort, 07/06/2018 ABC 7 dangerous waves, rip currents make local beaches hazardous. At least 29 people have downed in Lake Michigan so far in 2020, according to the Great Lake Surf Project, which tracks drownings. There were 11 more drowning deaths than average in Lake Ontario this year and four more in Lake Huron. Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer issued this statement: It humbles me to know that the equipment we installed was utilized by two Michigan City residents to prevent drownings from occurring. People drown every year during red flag conditions and every year, the system proves to be a failure. In her life on the shore of Lake Superior she mingles with fishermen and farmers, quiet folk who keep to themselves. 08/19/2018 WGN 9 3 boys drown during dangerous weekend for swimmers in Lake Michigan, 08/19/2018 NBC 15 2 killed, 1 in critical condition in separate drownings this weekend; bringing total to 64 across Great Lakes. Additionally, one person pulled from Lake Michigan was last listed in critical condition, and two scuba divers from Illinois who died in the big lake. There were 307,205 deaths in Canada in 2020, the year in which the COVID -1 9 pandemic began, an increase of 21,935 (+7.7%) over the 285,270 deaths observed in 2019. Call or text during the show to 312-591-8900.
Superior Obituaries | Local Obits for Superior, WI - Legacy.com The 17-year-old boy was with friends when he jumped off the north pier at the harbor and was overcome by strong currents Thursday. It wasnt clear if the kids were swimming or had fallen in.
Shipwreck discovered in Lake Superior after 130 years: 'Still beautiful' I started jogging a little bit to tell Malik to come closer, then I noticed his hand go up, then I started screaming cause I could tell he was in trouble at the time, she said. Thunder Bay has the highest Opiod death Rate in Ontario. Its the time of year when thousands of you head to the beach. Benjamin said education inside schools is the best and most cost efficient way to try to prevent the number of drownings. Houser and Vlodarchyk studied data up to the end of September for 2010 to 2019, comparing drowning deaths in those years to surf-related drowning deaths to the end of September 2020. Completed - UWinsite Student Disruption on Saturday, Feb 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. Its not common sense that panic is the first stage of drowning. In 2019 the GLSRP is tracking 44 Great Lakes drownings; 22 of those in Lake Michigan. Why does someone have to die before the water is cleared of swimmers? No one has yet responded at the Indiana Dunes National Park for comment. Last year there were 97 drownings on the Great Lakes roughly half on Lake Michigan and a record 117 in 2018. Melissa Zirkle, of Madison, who is organizing the fundraising dinner, said she reached out to the Nugent family because she knew from experience their biggest need, aside from prayers, was help with funeral expenses. The Coast Guard initially pinged the 911 calls to Madeline Island. New projects in the $4.6 million draft include designing and constructing a new bathroom building, installing an automated parking notification system, upgrading the electric service in Lake Macatawa Campground and making accessibility improvements along the channel and on the beach.
Lake Superior, Life and History - Lake Superior Magazine Its not like the movies, with a lot of splashing and yelling, he said. Using rescue boards, rescue cans, and rescue tubes, some 36 area lifeguards participated in [Monday and] Tuesdays training.
R635 Vs R646So I'm torn between the TCL R635 and the TCL R646: they're 10/01/2020 Holland Sentinel Lake Michigan drownings reach 10-year high, 10/01/2020 Great Lakes Now Lake Michigan drownings surge to new high in 2020, 10/01/2020 Northwest Indiana Times UPDATE: Lake hazard warnings extended at NWI beaches, NWS says, 09/30/2020 WILX Lake Michigan drownings surge to new high in 2020, 09/30/2020 Manistee News Advocate Recovering drowning victims in Lake Michigan can be a difficult task, 09/30/2020 FlipBoard U.S. News & World Report Lake Michigan Drownings Surge to New High in 2020, 09/30/2020 South Bend Tribune Lake Michigan drownings surge to new high in 2020, 09/29/2020 WBBM News Radio 780 Chicago 2020 sees a record number of drownings in Lake Michigan, 09/29/2020 MLIVE Lake Michigan drownings reach record-breaking level in 2020, 09/29/2020 Wood TV 8 Great Lakes Surf group says Lake Michigan drownings have hit record high, 09/29/2020 CBS Detroit Authorities Urge Caution As Lake Michigan Drownings Reach 10-Year High, 09/29/2020 WFGR Grand Rapids Lake Michigan Drownings Reach 10-year High. Previously, the beach east of Dunes Creek did not have lifeguards during the week but as that section of the beach got busier, the park could justify adding lifeguards there seven days a week, he said, adding the beach west of the creek had lifeguards seven days a week. We start making a lot of mistakes and thats why we start to hyperventilate.. Its fun to learn from people that have the same passion for lifeguarding that we do, she said. The Great Lakes saw 118 drownings in 2018, by far the most since the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project began keeping track in 2010. A water safety school curriculum needs to be mandated and funded in the Great Lakes region as well as nationwide. Or how many lives may have been saved. In this capacity, the Great Lakes CoastWatch program obtains, produces, and delivers environmental data and products for near real-time monitoring of the Great Lakes to support . Consider how often do you play in fire? On Sept. 3, divers found the body of 32-year-old man in the water, days after he went into Lake Michigan from a boat. Its not common sense that panic is the first stage of drowning. 1 reason those people ultimately drown is because they werent wearing a life jacket. 06/06/2017 ABC 7 Lake Michigan beach hazard warning, swim advisory in effect Tuesday With a possibility of a closure on Wednesday, or maybe yellow flags on Wednesday, which means people allowed in the water up to a certain depth, said Nick Kalwinski, Whihala Beach supervisor. Our goal is to prevent Great Lakes drownings through training, public preparedness, and public awareness.. I didnt know is the number one thing that we hear from family and friends of victims after a tragic event. 11/18/2018 Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning Sunday Survival Story: Swim Near a Lifeguard! Since the group started accumulating data in 2010, 687 Great Lakes drownings have been reported. Once again Great Lakes drownings are on a record pace when compared to previous years, Benjamin said. 07/19/2019 HAMMOND, IN CRITICAL CONDITION BOAT DRIVER THROWN IN TO WATER two vessels that collided northwest of Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan. Normally, Michigan City doesnt start their lifeguards until Memorial Day weekend, he said. He explains that although the higher water levels dont change the way lifeguards are trained, crowded beaches due to the changing beach lines make it harder for lifeguards to monitor the open water. Its better to watch waves and the water from a safe distance, than to risk losing it all. The officer carries rescue equipment and responds to rescue calls. 06/20/2020 ABC 7 Lake Michigan lifeguards emphasize water safety on 1st day of Summer to prevent unintentional drownings. 07/28/2017 Detroit Free Press 5 teens rescued from Lake Michigan, 3 hospitalized This year, 49 people have drowned in the Great Lakes, at least 22 of them in Lake Michigan, where hidden rip currents are known to pull people away from beach areas, causing them to panic. Waves of 2 to 4 feet had been forecast for the lake Monday, with wind gusts up to 20 mph, resulting in potentially dangerous conditions for boaters and swimmers. Daniel Saik, 66, of Niagara Falls, Ont., whose body was recovered Aug. 31 along the lake shoreline in Burt. 07/27/2019 Holland Sentinel Group: Lake Michigan worst Great Lake for drownings LUDINGTON West Michigan is home to the deadliest Great Lake when it comes to drownings, according to new numbers from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. There are also life rings, an emergency phone and camera system reinstalled on the pier since the recent catwalk replacement. CPD took over and brought the man to shore in Evanston, along with Coast Guard personnel assisting on the way. Yet theres so little education regarding water safety, and we live on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the country., Erin Breen, a kindergarten teacher at Marsh Elementary School, said, Living in a beach community, our kids need this training. To sign up and view a copy of the management plan, visit michigan.gov/holland. We didnt and three people have died. Lake Michigan follows Lake Erie with 21 total drowning deaths this year, including two this past weekend. Lake Ontario saw its own share of water-related tragedies this summer with at least three drownings in five weeks, including: In Hazels case, authorities said he was wearing a life jacket when his boat sank. Those three words were heard throughout Michigan City Area Schools this past week with hopes that they will be remembered by area students as well as Stop, drop and roll has. When you need it, Pratt says, it would be like trying to fasten your seatbelt during an accident. The group worked with volunteer Deegan Boyles, who build the loaner station as his eagle scout project in memory of his grandfather. 07/12/2019 The News Dispatch Busy weekend for Beach Rescue Unit Tragic drowning one of several calls about Lake Michigan, 07/10/2019 WSBT 22 Crews back on Lake Michigan to find missing teen, what they now call a recovery operation, 07/09/2019 WSBT 22 Officials give water safety tips after a dangerous weekend on Lake Michigan, 07/09/2019 WSBT 22 Facebook Live Michigan City, IN Water Safety tips, 07/09/2019 The Herald Argus Search continues for missing swimmer South Bend teen went under Saturday evening off Washington Park, 07/08/2019 ABC 57 Lake Michigan the deadliest of the Great Lakes07/08/2019 The News Dispatch Weather hinders search in Lake Michigan SB teen missing since Saturday off Washington Park, 07/07/2019 Herald Argus SB teen missing in Lake Michigan. Less than 5 percent of people we surveyed know a drowning survival strategy like Float or Flip, Float, and Follow. In 2018, 44 people died of opioid overdose in Thunder Bay. Pratt says, wearing one can decrease your risk of drowning. Year: 2022. Sympathy Ideas. 10/08/2022 TOWN OF EVANS, N.Y. Lake Erie Beach Park Point Breeze area John Doe, M-48 According to police, a man was pulled from the water and citizens at the scene initiated resuscitation efforts. By Sept. 2, of 2016, 73 drowning deaths had occurred. This year, more people have drowned in Lake Michigan than the other Great Lakes combined.
Driver in fatal crash sentenced to prison for OWI Causing Death Despite what is called a vastly neglected area of public health, its rare to find a lifeguard on a Great Lakes beach in Michigan. During the first 200 days of the Covid-19 pandemic in Poland, lower morbidity and mortality due to SARS-COV-2 infection were recorded in three regions covered by many small and large lakes (West Pomerania 5.8 deaths/100 000 population, Warmian and Masurian 7.6 deaths/100 000 population, Lubusz 7.3 deaths /100 000 population, compared . A mayday was called and divers on the boat were able to locate the man and get him on-board. As an EMT and Lifeguard, he knows that drowning is preventable, especially in the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Its really great to see that the Port Sheldon beach came through with their promise to install some of their water safety signage as well as some safety equipment, says Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project executive director, Dave Benjamin. 07/12/2022 KENOSHA, WI PENNOYER PARK OUTLET CURRENT Samuel Euceda Ucles, M-5 shortly after 6 p.m. directly behind the Pennoyer Park band shell outdoor concert A boy was reported missing. Officials said 16 people drowned in Lake Michigan in 2021 and six people drowned in each of Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. 07/30/2019 ABC 57 Lake Michigan drownings are way up in 2019, 07/30/2019 Tri-County Times Drowning deaths up on Lake Michigan Swimmers and boaters on Great Lakes and inland lakes should heed caution from pop up storms and high winds, 07/30/2019 Click On Detroit Officials issue warning about massive uptick in Great Lakes drownings this year Drowning deaths on Lake Michigan up 80% this year, 07/30/2019 Herald Mail Media Lake Michigan drownings up 80% from this time last year, 07/30/2019 Fox 17 Lake Michigan drownings nearly double; on pace to be the deadliest year on the Great Lakes, 07/30/2019 Northwest Indiana Times Victim of state park drowning identified; incident believed accidental, 07/30/2019 Huron Daily Tribune Boaters rescue teen swept off pier into Lake Michigan, 07/30/2019 MLIVE Great Lakes drowning deaths increasing, Lake Michigan drownings have nearly doubled, 07/29/2019 News/Talk 94.9 WSJM Lake Michigan Drownings In 2019 Up Sharply From 2018, 07/29/2019 CBS 2 Chicago Drownings On The Rise In Lake Michigan, 07/29/2019 NBC 5 Chicago Local Experts Hope Water Safety Workshop Avoids More Lake Deaths, 07/28/2019 ABC 7 Chicago Lake Michigan drownings up 80 percent this year, water safety group says, 07/29/2019 WWJ Newsradio 950 Swim Warning Issued In Lake Michigan After 80 Percent Spike In Drownings Every weekend brings more cases, 07/29/2019 The Detroit News Great Lakes drownings on record pace again.