07/13/2022 SOUTH HAVEN, MI NORTH BEACH PARK WOULD-BE RESCUER WAVES & DANGEROUS CURRENTS 7:30 p.m. Anthony Paul Diehl M-33, of Beaver Creek, OH. 09/06/2018 Herald Argus Man rescued after falling off pier Lifeguards keep him from being deadly weekend statistic MICHIGAN CITY A man who fell off the pier in Washington Park onto the rocks on Sunday was pulled from the water by lifeguards and taken to a hospital in stable condition. That lake accounts for nearly half of all drownings each year in the Great Lakes, due to a unique combination of factors such as population, wave effects, piers and weather patterns. 07/17/2018 WNDU Facebook Live Beach Safety, 07/17/2018 WNDU How to know if its safe to swim in Lake Michigan, 07/17/2018 Holland Sentinel Second man drowns in Allegan County in two days. All these hazards are leading right into Memorial weekend, Benjamin said. Winds often affect local water levels, dramatically increasing levels during storms. The most recent Lake Michigan drowning involved 18-year-old Daniel McCarthy of Baldwin, who got caught in a current along with eight other swimmers, but never made it to shore. It was cold water. 07/12/2018 Holland Sentinel Quick Hits: Four thoughts on this weeks news 2. 10/11/2022 CLEVELAND, OH VEHICLE IN WATER George Brandon, M-19 The Cleveland Metroparks have confirmed that one person was pulled from the lake at East 72nd Street after a vehicle went in the water. When you add flotation devices to that equation, he says, that combination can be surprisingly dangerous. 09/06/2018 WNDU ST. JOSEPH, MIEven though Labor Day is over and lifeguards are no longer on duty at beaches, many beach-goers are taking a final advantage of the warm weather. The police department tells Channel 3 Stout was trying to get from the pier to the lighthouse, and was most likely knocked off of the pier by a wave. According to the American Red Cross, 54 percent of Americans do not have the basic swimming abilities to save their own lives in a water emergency. Or how many lives may have been saved. The annual age-adjusted drowning death rate in the United States during 2016-2020 was 1.28 deaths per 100,000 people (including boating-related drowning deaths). Completed - Maintenance Temporarily Affecting UWindsor.ca, Tuesday, Feb, 21, 6 - 8 a.m. For the first time in five years, lifeguards are not on duty at Atwater Park beach due to a shortage of lifeguard applications received by the Milwaukee County Parks Department. 11/20/2020 Lake Superior Magazine Around the Circle This Week: November 20, 2020 Seasonal Corps Cautions: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers put out a release this week naming a few of the dangers to folks enjoying Great Lakes waters this time of year. Lifeguards are first responders and just as important as police and firefighters, he said Were a huge advocate for lifeguards. Its not common sense that panic is the first stage of drowning. died despite efforts to revive him the National weather service says waves could be as high as 6 feet today through the evening great lakes Surf Rescue Project says more than 30 people have down like michigan illinois and other States, 08/22/2019 CBS 2 Chicago 34 Drownings In Lake Michigan So Far This Year, Advocacy Group Says, 08/20/2019 Detroit Free Press Warren teen falls in Lake Huron at Port Austin, nearly drowns, 08/06/2019 WTMJ 4 Search for missing swimmer changed to recovery effort, 08/06/2019 MLIVE Search continues for teen who went missing in Lake Michigan, 08/06/2019 MLIVE South Haven residents push for lifeguards after rash of Lake Michigan drownings, 08/06/2019 Holland Sentinel Report shows Lake Michigan drownings up 87 percent, 08/05/2019 CBS 3 WWMT UPDATED South Haven public brings lifeguard concerns to city council, 08/05/2019 CBS 3 WWMT South Haven public scheduled to bring lifeguard concerns to city council, 08/05/2019 CBC 2019 on track for record number of Great Lakes drownings. The presentation is hosted by Chesterton Girl Scouts Troop 30373. When first responders arrived, he was floating and being pushed by waves. He was revived, but died two days later at a Kenosha hospital. I think that was something that made the park run a lot smoother, Baughman said, adding people didnt understand why that section of the beach was closed. Thats $384,000 per 24-hour day just for the Coast Guard response, Benjamin said. To date this year, there have been 20 drownings on the Great Lakes, according to data from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a water safety advocacy group that tracks drownings. Plus, he says, theres the cost of lifeguards versus a body recovery. The officers have new rescue suits and equipment purchased in 2017 through a donation from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. He says people dont realize that the lakes have dangerous waves and undercurrents, too. But with high water levels and erosion leading to smaller beach fronts, many are packing in, leading to increased concern over water safety. Year: 2022. His first novel, The Treasure of Namakagon (2012), features a boy in an 1883 northern . Since 2010 there have 600 drownings in the five Great Lakes. MOM SOLE SURVIVOR, PROVIDING DETAILS OF ACCIDENT. Broke my heart that this family is going to have to go through this just like we did, Susan Foster said. To think that your child is in that water is beyond a nightmare. Foster said her son was a pilot, athletic and a good swimmer, but Lake Michigan is just too dangerous. The first of the Beach Safety Initiatives is 14 red zonal signs meant to help rescue crews find exactly where an emergency is happening. Swimming parallel to shore typically is the most effective way of getting out of a current. It has a volume of 2,900 cubic miles (12,000 cubic kilometers), making it the third most voluminous in the world. She projected the citys cash balance at the end of the year will be just over $6 million; and for a point of reference, noted it was just over $12 million on Jan. 1. Boat sales have also spiked nationally, according to International Boat Industry magazine, which means there will be a lot of inexperienced first-time boat owners out there, Benjamin said. 08/01/2019 WWMT Lake Michigan drownings up 80% over last year, 08/01/2019 NBC 25 News Ascension Genesys Health Club explains rip current danger. 08/03/2017 Report: The Coast Guard and Chicago Police Marine units responded to an incident off Wilmette last night in which a scuba diver died. He died the next day. Benjamin calls drownings a public health crisis. Hypothermia will set in over the next hour. Don Olson from the DNR said that the most visited parks are along Lake Michigan, and that state parks surrounding other Great Lakes have less visitors. The flag system is absolutely not enough, said Executive Director Dave Benjamin. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death, particularly for children and particularly for males, in the nation and the world, he said. Panic can trigger a set of physical symptoms like shortness of breath and tightness in the chest that can actually work against survival. Its something that can go unnoticed, unless its being watched. The kayak was self-draining, with holes in the bottom that shouldve kept it afloat. An avid boater and outdoors enthusiast, Przykuta was not wearing a life vest. Dont swim alone. Sat. Her father, a 28-year-old Kenosha man who didnt know how to swim, entered the water to save her. People dont realize how much weve been cutting ends because we dont know how long the COVID pandemic is going to last, Parry said. . 04/24/2018 Southend Tribune New Buffalo votes to keep lifeguards this summer If you remove lifeguards, when seconds count help is going to be minutes away, Benjamin said. Cleveland Metroparks police arrived on scene and two officers, a lieutenant and a captain, dived into the water and rescued the occupant from the truck. Know your limits. 08/29/2019 Univision Revelan preocupante cifra por ahogamientos en el lago Michigan en lo que va del 2019. The GLSRP has other tips here, and advice on what to do about a dangerous current here. 07/10/2020 Record Eagle Editorial: Enjoy beaches and lakes with care Take a few moments this week, next week or whenever you next arrive at a beach or boat launch to redouble your water safety efforts. The experience of Michigan City is worth sharing today and could offer insight and a road map for Kenosha officials. Youre in the water and see a swimmer in trouble. Cliff Schmidt is a marine investigator with nearly 40 years experience and a former deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriffs Department. At the beaches in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, flotation devices are permitted but authorities caution their use for safety reasons during strong winds, specifically south winds, as they can push swimmers far into Lake Michigan., And at the many completely unguarded beaches throughout Michigans Harbor Country on the other side of the lake, swimmers can use flotation devices freely but at their own risk. 10/25/2019 NBC 5 Brandt Miller In 2012 the GLSRP pioneered the Flip, Float, and Follow drowning survival technique to the public and media, and here is a Chicagoland woman crediting it for saving her life when she was on vacation this October. When someone gets in trouble in the water, they have a panic attack. He thought about his wife, Elise, his children, his granddaughter, and even his unborn grandchildren he hopes to enjoy someday. However, the colliding vessel was instrumental in saving many of the surviving members from the wrecked Cowle ship. 08/20/2018 Cleveland Scene More Drowning Deaths in Lake Erie Than Any Other Great Lake in 2018, 08/20/2018 Cleveland 19 News Lake Erie has the most drowning deaths of the Great Lakes this year, 08/20/2018 Tuscon News Lake Erie has the most drowning deaths of the Great Lakes this year, 08/19/2018 Your Erie Water safety organization releases Great Lakes drowning statistics. First off, life rings really do save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five people who die from drowning in the United States are children age 14 and younger. Eighty percent of drowning victims are male, he said. Officials say EMS performed CPR as they rushed the man to the hospital. Beachgoers behaviours may have become more reckless during the pandemic, leading them to ignore or simply not notice posted warning signs. Bob Pratt, director of education, said he teaches people to flip, float and follow when encountering an emergency in the water. We feel its for the best for the safety. 08/03/2019 NBC 5 Chicago Lake Michigan drownings up 87% over last year. Its not a rescue anymore; its a recovery., Common misconceptions about drownings dont help, either. More than 100 people have drowned in the Great Lakes so far this year, making it the deadliest year this decade already. It could be kayakers, people on paddleboards or other recreational activities. (Full Storyhere). Cindy Stolk, F-54, of Vienna, Ont. Forty-six people died on Lake Michigan last year, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Overall since 2010, there have been at least 747 Great Lakes drownings. That operator was retrieved and transported to the University of Chicago for treatment and is listed in critical condition. 07/28/2017 Detroit Free Press Lifeguards are the first reponders on the beach! 08/01/2020 WZZM Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project to educate on lake safety This comes just days after three people drowned in Lake Michigan. 1875. 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. Awards Conferred 2020-2021. But the No. The CPD Marine Unit is still searching for that person. Join the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium for compelling presentations by and networking opportunities with experts in water safety, risk communication, lifeguarding, beach safety, and hazard mitigation. , M-38 His body was pulled from Montrose Harbor, hours after a person went missing in the water in Chicagos Playpen area of Lake Michigan Wednesday night, according to CPD. Last year was the first season the park had lifeguards on both sides of the creek for the entire week. Of the 2021 drownings, 15 occurred in Lake Michigan, compared to 12 a year . Their mother survived. I corrected some of it in the brackets above.]. And Hoffmaster has been researching how the city might have access to coronavirus relief funds from the federal and state governments. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Floating also conserves energy. During the entire week of spring break, Kenoshas YMCA is offering free swim safety lessons. Benjamin said because the physical struggle often takes place under water, as the victims legs and arms climb a ladder or paw at the water, onlookers are often unaware the individual is in trouble. 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? 08/26/2018 MLIVE Michigan surfer tells of attempts to save drowned man who was washed off pier One of those attempted rescuers was surfer Ryan Gerard, 40, of St. Joseph. Unfortunately this summer and every summer drowning is season. Benjamin recommends families always bring a flotation device in case of an emergency. He was recovered and lifesaving measures were taken, but he succumbed. A 12th drowning was reported on Lake Ontario. There were 12 drownings in the Great Lakes over the holiday weekend, adding to the 91 total drownings that were recorded so far this year, according to a Tuesday news release from the organization. To help educate the public, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore hosted the first Water Adventure Expo on Saturday. The plaque at the beach entrance, dedicated on the day before what would have been Brandon Schmidts 22nd birthday, is one more part of that effort. Certificates: 199; Diplomas: 156; Associate Degrees: 642; Total: 997; Note: Full-Year Equivalent (FYE) is defined as total student credit hours divided by 30. After searching more than 2,500 miles of the bottom of Lake Superior, the Atlanta a 172-foot schooner-barge that sank during a terrible storm has been found, preserved in the icy water just as it was when it went down more than 130 years ago. His organization presents hundreds of educational programs each year, and at the start of each one gives a pop quiz on water safety, Benjamin said. Three bodies found in the lake this year are not yet confirmed as drownings, said David Benjamin, executive director of the safety group. Schwertners body was found about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, behind rocks along the shore behind 12700 Lake Ave. 09/10/2022 ESSEX COUNTY, NEAR COLCHESTER MCCARTHY DRIVE Police received a report of a missing person on Saturday around 8:06 p.m. Investigation determined that the man was at the beach when a family member could not locate him. We can verify that Lake Michigan is the most frequented of the Great Lakes and because of that it is also the deadliest. MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A Marquette woman has been sentenced to prison for a fatal crash that happened in October 2020. 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 . The boy washed up on shore after a short time. Grief Support. Men are less likely to take safety precautions, Pratt said. Travel around the lake by land or water, Lake Superior is 350 miles long by 160 miles wide with a total surface area of 31,700 square miles, much of it accessible for your enjoyment. Lake Michigan = 45 (+6 unknown final outcome or Cause of death) Lake Superior = 6 Lake Huron = 12 (+1 unknown final outcome) . The group also discussed ideas from staffing beaches with lifeguards to better signage indicating the dangers of swimming in dangerous areas, such as the Pike outlet, as well as flotation devices that could be placed in and around the piers. In September 2016, Tyler, 21, went kayaking without a life jacket in Lake Michigan and never returned. Just keep your head above water and keep your chest at the water level. That explains why people take risks, such as swimming alone or beyond their physical capability, and why so often would-be rescuers become drowning victims, he said. A capsized catamaran-style boat in was spotted in Lake Michigan near East Chicago shortly after 10:30 a.m. Monday. He talked about several tips to stay safe. The preliminary investigation revealed several children were playing in the water and family members believed he had exited the water and returned to the beach with other family members. 08/26/2019 NBC 5 Chicago Lake Michigan Safety Warning Strong winds and dangerous waves continued to kick up on Chicagos lakefront Monday after a weekend in which two people died in drownings. The lakeshore attracts local residents and visitors alike and some may not be aware of the powerful impacts that strong winds, storms and high water levels can bring. The release also links to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a nonprofit geared toward eradicating drownings in the Great Lakes. In fact, it can happen to anyone and it can happen quickly. 07/27/2019 The Sandusky Register How can Nickel Plate be safer? All the parks, pools have been closed, and we have a hot summer in Milwaukee and people want to cool off and theyre going to come down to the beach, he said. 2. After that his mom went before the township board and talked to them and asked them to make some safety changes which they did. As states start to loosen shelter-in-place restrictions and the economy restarts, people want to get out, Benjamin said. Faces of close friends and family members also flashed by. 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. There are two rings at the lifeguard station, but thats set back from the water, Benjamin noted. To him, it speaks to a larger need for overall water safety education. There have been 892 drownings in the Great Lakes since 2010, with the majority occurring in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. I pulled a kid out who was under for 10 minutes. If you are planning an event or party, themes are excellent ways to engage your guests and make your celebration one to remember.Discover 32 of our favorite wedding entertainment ideas: 1. GLSRP is one of those water safety programs that we feel will assist us with reaching our goal of zero drownings., 05/10/2018 WNDU Flip, Float, and Follow U.S. Coast Guard stresses water safety as summer approaches Even the best of swimmers can get caught in something, said BM2 Casey Johnson of Station St. Joseph. Its irresponsible and dangerous, and people die from it.. The mans death, Pratt said, marks the 560th fatal drowning on the Great Lakes since 2010. In 2019, a total of 48 people drowned in Lake Michigan. This year, more people have drowned in Lake Michigan than the other Great Lakes combined. A water safety advocate and other beachgoers are calling out local government officials after the city reportedly decided not to include lifeguards at Washington Park Beach for Summer 2020, including this weekend. The presentation focused on a number of ways people can prevent drownings, including the use of flotation devices, wearing life jackets, knowing weather and water conditions and identifying what drowning looks like.
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