They didnt set any money aside in the budget for this summer or next. 09/07/2018 CBS 58 Beyond a nightmare: Mother whose son drowned in 2013 calling for change after Kenosha teen drowns. 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. 09/04/2018 Journal Sentinel The body of a swimmer from Franklin who disappeared in Lake Michigan two weeks ago has been found, authorities reported Tuesday. Men are less likely to take safety precautions, Pratt said. 06/30/2018 ABC 7 GLSRP at IL DNR Lake Michigan Water Trail Event at Winthrop Harbor. If you find yourself in deep water, the Surf Rescue Project recommends flipping over onto your back, floating or treading water with your head above the water and following a safe path out of the water. Despite what is called a vastly neglected area of public health, its rare to find a lifeguard on a Great Lakes beach in Michigan. Lifeguards are the gold-standard when it comes to beach safety, said Bob Pratt, education director at Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a nonprofit which aims to eradicate Great Lakes drownings through water safety advocacy. . He talked about several tips to stay safe. 07/02/2020 Wood TV Family hopes memorial plaque reminds swimmers of Lake Michigan dangers. There may be a lot of first-time boat buyers on the Great Lakes and they need to understand the basics of water safety like filing float plans, understanding changing marine forecasts, avoiding extra debris in the water, wearing lifejackets, and surviving cold water immersion, Benjamin said. A comparability table is available below to assist in comparing causes of death across years. They teamed up with the sheriffs department, the Coast Guard, and EMS, all ready to save lives. A 12-year-old Chicago Heights boy drowned Thursday at Marquette Park Beach in Gary while visiting the beach with family, according to officials. Waves and currents can be unpredictable and thats why the weather service encourages people to wear a life jacket. Thunder Bay has the highest Opiod death Rate in Ontario. A windsurfer was able to save the 11-year-old boy, but the boys 10-year-old cousin drowned. 3. Some floats are equipped with live cameras and signals that allow 911 dispatchers to recognize that the device has been activated at a specific location. Officials said 16 people drowned in Lake Michigan in 2021 and six people drowned in each of Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. You can get by one or two, you do that third, tragedies happen, Schmidt said. As Hoffmaster explained during Tuesdays council workshop, the city has lost $1.1 million in revenue per month since the Blue Chip Casino and Washington Park shut down. Also making sure everyone is wearing a life vest. He died the next day. A local angler in the area recalled saying, Look at that when he saw the family crowded in the small kayak. 09/26/2022 MICHIANA 4000 block of Lakeshore Drive Jason A. Ryno, M-48- from Joliet, Illinois was found on Sept. 26 in the lake near the 4000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Michiana, 09/30/2022 BODY RECOVERED CHICAGO ROGERS PARK John Doe, M- 54 6:50 a.m. in the 1000-block of West Albion Avenue. On Aug. 25, Carlton Hughes drowned in Monroe Harbor after going in the water near the Museum Campus. Were utilizing our social media pages to post conditions. Other beaches dont have that, she said, adding when unsafe conditions shut down swimming, swimmers sometimes go to an unguarded beach. We argue that beach safety cannot be sacrificed in a future public health emergency by budget cuts or by reducing the focus on lifeguards with the enforcement of social distancing.. Benjamin said lifeguards stationed at the beach would be able to respond more quickly to a drowning or a missing child situation than emergency services. Finally, they jumped off to try to swim back, the winds were strong and the water was cold. Their executive director of education, Bob Pratt, spoke with us about the spike in drowning deaths this year. 06/14/2020 NWI Times MICHIGAN CITY, IN BYSTANDER RESCUE NO LIFEGUARDS two kids were walking along the pier near the lighthouse at Washington Park Beach and ended up in the water. 11/02/2018 WWMT Greats Lakes rescue group said 2018 is seeing record number of drownings A new report released Friday says 2018 is already the deadliest this decade for drownings in the Great Lakes. Deep blue waters and towering, colourful cliffs reveal Lake Superior's spectacular landscapes that have inspired artists and . Crime Stats 2018; . 09/18/2019 MLIVE Man stranded on Northern Michigan pier by high waves, rescued by Coast Guard The man, who was in his 40s and not local to the Frank-Elberta area, planned to stay overnight on the pier on Thursday, Sept. 12. Theres this thing called the stigma of drowning, Benjamin said. 07/16/2020 Chicago Sun-Times John Doe, M-?, Swimmer dies after going underwater for 40 minutes in Lake Michigan at Promontory Point. Nugent died Aug. 22 at MetroHealth Medical Center after getting caught in dangerous waves the day before at Walnut Beach. He adds that, at around 10 minutes of submersion, a person only has a 14 percent chance of survival. Once you are floating and calm, find the safest route out of the water. The 21-year-old was found unresponsive in the water just before 2 a.m. in the 1000 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago police. 06/03/2019 TMJ4 Life rings finally up on Kenoshas north pier 6 years after Lake Mills mom lost her son, 05/31/2019 Northwest Indiana Times Lake Michigan claims 7 lives already this year; good swimmers not immune, expert says, 05/30/2019 WTTW Chicago Chanel 11 Beach Season is Here, and Water Safety Advocates Say Theyre Worried, 05/30/2019 WKZO A deadly year so far in the Great Lakes. 04/02/2020 NDPA Lifesaver of the Year Award Acceptance Speech, 01/13/2020 Up North Live Army Corps of Engineers: High water levels cause increase in Great Lakes hazards. 07/31/2017 The Journal Times Drowned teens life goal was to help people Water Safety Tips: Only one third of drownings that occur are due to dangerous currents, according to Dave Benjamin Executive Director of Public Relations for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a non-profit based in Illinois that educates school children about the dangers of water. Provincial officers say a post-mortem will be conducted to determine his cause of death, which is being investigated by the crime unit. Males overestimate it by about 50 percent.. In 2017, the GLSRP is tracking 25 Great Lakes drownings. The timing of the drownings in Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario appear to be associated with the early reopening phases of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ontario, the two write in their research paper. Everyone went into the water. And Hoffmaster has been researching how the city might have access to coronavirus relief funds from the federal and state governments. Silver Beach lifeguards receive additional training throughout the summer season from U.S. Coast Guard, local law enforcement, and Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, among others. On Saturday, the coalition held a water safety event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenosha Harbor, including safety demonstrations, a presentation by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project and life jacket giveaways. 11/09/2018 US News & World Report Safety Group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Great Lakes Commission Daily News Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/08/2018 Wood TV 8 Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Holland Sentinel, Holland, MI 2018 deadliest year for Great Lakes drownings, 11/09/2018 Fox 17, Holland, MI Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Herald Courier, Holland, MI 2018 deadliest year for Great Lakes drownings, 11/09/2018 Herald Palladium, St. Joseph, MI Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Detroit Free Press Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 9 & 10 News, Cadillac, MISafety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 WKAR, Michigan State University Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 WXYZ TV Detroit Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/11/2018 Grand Haven Tribune Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Northwest Indiana Times Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/10/2018 South Bend Tribune, IN 2018 is the deadliest year for Great Lakes drownings, 11/09/2018 Chicago Tribune Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2008 The News-Herald, OH Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/13/2018The Crescent-News, Defiance, OH Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 KSTP ABC 5, Minneapolis, MN Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 CBS 4, MN Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Lancaster Online, Lancaster, PA Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 Mankato Free Press, South-Central Minnesota Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 TribLive, Pittsburg, PA Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018SF Gate, San Francisco, CA Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes, 11/09/2018 New Jersey Herald Safety group: 2018 has been deadly year on Great Lakes. Also good for city finances will be the $1.7 million in pension relief funds scheduled to arrive before the end of May; the anticipated reopening of the casino on June 14; and tax disbursements that should be released within the next several weeks. 07/26/2022 EAST CHICAGO, IN BOATING Dexter Trendell Sain, M-36, was found in Lake Michigan at Whihala Beach in Whiting around 4 p.m. Tuesday, 08/16/2022. These toys can actually pose some hazards that people are not aware of, Benjamin says. In 2019, a total of 48 people drowned in Lake Michigan. 07/17/2019 WNEM 5 Boater rescues toddler on giant inflatable duck on Lake Michigan, 07/17/2019 Mirror, UK Screams and panic after toddler on inflatable duck floats out to sea from beach, 07/16/2019 Herald Argus Tragedy avoided at MC beach, Boaters rescue child after inflatable toy drifts to open water, 07/16/2019 CBS 2 Chicago Toddler Rescued From Lake Michigan After Drifting Away On Inflatable Duck In Michigan City, 07/16/2019 CBS 2 Chicago Video Captures Dramatic Rescue As Toddler Floated Away From Shore In Inflatable Duck In Michigan City, 07/16/2019 NBC 5 Chicago Close Call Caught on Cam on Lake Michigan After Toddler on Inflatable Duck Carried Away by Wind What began as a peaceful day at the lake in Michigan City, Indiana, quickly turned to panic Monday afternoon, 07/16/2019 ABC 7 Chicago Boater rescues toddler who floated away from shore in inflatable duck in Lake Michigan, 07/16/2019 WNDU NBC 16 Toddler saved in Lake Michigan after winds carry inflatable, 07/16/2019 WTTV CBS Indy 4 Indiana toddler saved in Lake Michigan after winds carry inflatable, 07/16/2019 WPVI ABC 6 Boy rescued from inflatable duck after drifting offshore in Indiana, 07/16/2019 FOX 59 Boater saves Indiana toddler in Lake Michigan after he drifted away on inflatable duck, 07/16/2019 The News Dispatch Tragedy avoided at MC beach Boaters rescue child after inflatable toy drifts to open water, 07/16/2019 New York Daily News Tot on inflatable duck reportedly carried away into Lake Michigan, saved by boat. Research by science dean Chris Houser and Masters student Brett Vlodarchyk found a significant increase in surf-related drownings on the Great Lakes this summer. Piden tomar precauciones al entrar al agua. A water safety video created by Cochran was also shown at all district middle and high schools. 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. [SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK is a Fallacy!] Ten deaths on Lake Superior were blamed on the storm; 66 died on Lake Michigan and 46 died on land in Minnesota, most of them duck hunters caught unprepared. The criteria for survival included five points: 1) resurfacing after falling into water over your head, 2) treading water for one minute, 3) spinning 360 degrees to spot an exit, 4) swimming 25 yards or length of the pool to get to that exit, and 5) climbing out of water without assistance. 04/19/2014 CBS 2 Chicago Lake Michigan Drownings Spike In 2016 The number of drownings in Lake Michigan spiked 84 percent in 2016, compared with the previous year, according to a water safety advocacy group. Click on the location of a drowning for additional information. The GLSRP offers the following reminders for those heading to the water over the holiday weekend: 05/24/2019 Star Beacon Take care when boating Many people will be getting their boats out on the water for the first time this weekend. In a statement, a family spokesperson explained Salvino talked to a friend via FaceTime 11:59 p.m. and said that he was walking to his apartment in the 800 block of West Lill Avenue and was about a half-mile away. 04/12/2018 ABC 57 Open forum to discuss future of New Buffalo lifeguards to be held Thursday. Preliminary data on fatalities which occurred in the surf zones across National Weather Service areas of forecast responsibility through January 31, 2023. For more information on water safety, visit www.glsrp.org/water-safety/. Hooffstetter was a Deans List student majoring in criminology and psychology. Earlier this week Newschannel 3 spoke with South Haven City Manager Brain Dissette. A push for safety Saturday was the culmination of a week of water safety events organized by the Safety Around Water (SAW) coalition in partnership with the city, Kenosha Unified School District and the local police and fire departments. 07/27/2019 The Sandusky Register How can Nickel Plate be safer? It typically takes too long to get first responders to the scene of a possible drowning for them to perform an actual rescue, Benjamin said. The Michigan City Fire Department is always concerned about the safety of our personnel and the safety of the public, stated Fire Chief Randy Novak. Dr. Houser and Vlodarchyk found the number of drownings were lower than the historical average early in the pandemic, but the number began to increase as stay-at-home orders were lifted. 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. National Drowning Prevention Alliance Lifesaver of the Year Award 2012 & 2020 Community Lifesaver Award 2016 & 2018, 45 of those in Lake Michigan (+6 unknown), (Last updated 12/31/2022, 11:59 p.m. CST), 74 drownings in 201088 in 201199 in 201267 in 201354 in 201455 in 201599 in 201688 in 2017117 in 201897in 2019108 in 2020101 in 2021108 to date in 20221,156 since 2010, 2022 = 108 (+12 unknown final outcome)Lake Michigan = 45 (+6 unknown final outcome or Cause of death)Lake Superior = 6Lake Huron = 12 (+1 unknown final outcome)Lake Erie = 24 (+4 unknown final outcome or cause of death)Lake Ontario = 21 (+1 unknown cause of death), LAKE MICHIGAN = 45 (+6 Unknown Condition or unknown cause of death), 07/12/2022 GARY, IN MARQUETTE PARK SWIMMING WAVES 2 TO 4 Tianna Hatten, F-9 Visitors were able to pull one of the girls from the water at Garys Marquette Beach but the other remained underwater until a Lake County Sheriffs Department helicopter located her in the water and directed responders to her location. In 2019, there were 97 drownings in the Great Lakes, 48 in Lake Michigan, according to the GLSRP. Thirty people have drowned in the Great Lakes during 2017 and 16 of those incidents happened in Lake Michigan. Structures that may be visible on a calm day may not be visible on a windy day. We still have four more months to go, Benjamin said. Lifeguards are trained to recognize the signs of drowning, which Benjamin said many people misunderstand. 05/26/2017 Pantagraph Experts urge safety on, near water One problem is people dont know what drowning looks like, says Dave Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Its been a busy season a lot of responses, said U.S. Coast Guard junior grade Lt. Kyle Maxey. Water safety is not common sense, yet most people assume it is common sense and that is one of the reasons why drowning continues to be a neglected public health issue.. With the new attraction set to open this weekend, Bob Pratt and Dave Benjamin of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project spent the day teaching summer campers and kids about proper water safety. It gives people a false sense of security. 06/11/2017 Lansing State Journal Bob Pratt, the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Projects director, told the State Journal the Lansing man was 27 years old. We take it very seriously.. According to the timeline, it takes less than a minute of struggling in the water for a drowning person to submerge. There is no excuse to continue to operate these beaches without lifeguards, Benjamin said. 08/03/2019 NBC 5 Chicago Lake Michigan drownings up 87% over last year. Unless you have the darn thing on, it doesnt do you any good, Belanger said. 09/21/2017 The News Dispatch Surfing documentary to be held at Fire & Water MICHIGAN CITY A showing of Southend: The Place Where I Go Surfing, will be held at Fire & Water, 6 on the Lake, Michigan City (in Washington Park), on Friday at 6 p.m. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m., and a question and answer session will be held at 7:10 p.m. 09/20/2017 On Milwaukee Our dear Lake Michigan is the deadliest of the Great Lakes [NOTE: The drowning stats listed in this article are outdated at 537 Great Lakes Drownings since 2010. Lois Powell Brook Park, Minnesota . City Controller Yvonne Hoffmaster broke the news to the Michigan City Common Council during a workshop on city finances Tuesday. Members voted unanimously Monday to form the committee following ongoing requests by citizens for the city hire lifeguards, once again, to man North and South beaches, the two largest of the citys seven beaches. Its not like the movies, with a lot of splashing and yelling, he said. 06/11/2017 PR Drownings continue to rise Lake Michigan leading the statistics Hot weekend, strong south winds can cause hazards Especially with beach toys GREAT LAKES, USA The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP) announces its current drowning statistics. Yet, more school-age children may die from drowning each year in the United States than die in fires, tornadoes or even school shootings, they said. Our lakefront is a deceptively dangerous place to swim. All the time. He was to be a sophomore at Waubonsie Valley High School in High School in Aurora.He was so much fun and he was so protective of me, you couldnt ask for a better kid, his heart was so pure, Freeman said. 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. He was unresponsive and was aken to shore and then to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. 06/30/2018-2 ABC 7 GLSRP at IL DNR Lake Michigan Water Trail Event at Winthrop Harbor Chicago Weather: Excessive Heat Warning in effect for area as heat wave continues Saturday. Theres more information on Great Lakes drowning statistics and how to keep yourself on the water, www.glsrp.org. A water safety school curriculum needs to be mandated and funded in the Great Lakes region as well as nationwide. After about 15 minutes of searching, the drone located the 5-year-old about 50 feet from shore. The expo event was inspired by, Tyler Spink. A life ring is one of the easiest ways to save a drowning victim, especially off a pier. But they feel in their hearts they made an impact. Thought to be the remains of the Amethyst, a tug which burned and sank near Duluth, Minnesota in 1888. dem.info@noaa.gov . 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.
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