It can cause offshore wind conditions for Indiana and side-offshore winds for northern Illinois, southeast Wisconsin, and southwest Michigan, Benjamin said. I could feel the vibe in the Common Council, Zondlak said. 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. But I also believe those stories will save lives. Almost immediately. 07/16/2019 Toronto Sun 773 drownings in Great Lakes since 2010: Safety group, 07/16/2019 Windsor Star Great Lakes drownings high in number, but often preventable, safety group says, 07/16/2019 Northwest Indiana Times UPDATE: Toddler saved in Lake Michigan by nearby boater after winds carry inflatable, witness says, 07/16/2019 ABC 57 Toddler rescued by bystanders in Michigan City, 07/15/2019 ABC 57 Recent Lake Michigan drownings bring safety into question. 10/02/2020 Great Lakes Commission Lake Michigan drownings surge to new high in 2020 Drownings in Lake Michigan have reached record levels with at least 53 people dead so far this year, according to the water safety advocacy group the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Though not all of these drownings occurred at harbor structures, it is a grim reminder of the risks and dangers that are present when in and around water. And that comes from a place of misunderstanding. The Chicago Park District assigns each beach a color-coded flag. . Many public pools may be closed or have delayed openings, which means that many more people will be going to the beach.. Great Lakes drownings are just the tip of the iceberg of the nationwide drowning crisis., 09/08/2018 Fox 6 News On track to be the worst year on record: Almost 100 people have drowned in the Great Lakes in 2018. Theres usually no screaming or thrashing in the water. The Michigan Canoe Racing Association announced in a Facebook post that the kayaker was one of their members. The cold water plays a part, the wind and waves cause a part, so unfortunately it turns out to be a tragic situation, says Pratt. County Parks officials said funding for lifeguards is included in its budget request for next year, but it does not include McKinley Beach. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. The project reports 117 lives were lost on the Great Lakes because of drowning and they say, that number should be zero. Knowing how to swim is not enough. Instead, drownings are subtle and look like someone with their head above water. 07/28/2017 WLS 7 Life threatening waves, rip currents lead to swim bans The latest statistics from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project report 49 drownings in the Great Lakes so far this year. All in a matter of seconds. 07/31/2017 WBEZ Public Radio The GLSRPs Dave Benjamin was be on WBEZs Morning Shift, 91.5 FM, Monday to discuss the current Great Lakes drowning statistics and Great Lakes Water Safety with host, Jenn White. He was rescued around 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and handed over a gear box before getting on the Coast Guard vessel. She died from hypothermia. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is another resource for water safety. 4 UNKNOWN FINAL OUTCOME OR UNKNOWN CAUSE OF DEATH, _______________________________________________, (Last updated 07/15/2022, 10:00 a.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 to date in 20211,047 since 2010, 2021 = 101Lake Michigan = 48 (+2 unknown final outcome)Lake Superior = 5Lake Huron = 13Lake Erie = 22 (+3 unknown final outcomes)Lake Ontario = 13, 2020 = 108Lake Michigan = 56 (+1 unknown condition)Lake Superior = 2Lake Huron = 11Lake Erie = 19Lake Ontario =21 (+1 unknown condition +1 missing), LAKE MICHIGAN = 48 (+2 Last listed in critical condition), LAKE ERIE = 22 (+3 Unknown Final Outcome), 108 Great Lakes Drownings in 202056 of those in Lake Michigan947 Great Lakes Drownings since 2010(Last updated 12/25/2020, 11:00 p.m.), 74 drownings in 201088 in 201199 in 201267 in 201354 in 201455 in 201599 in 201688 in 2017117 in 201897 in 2019109 to date in 2020947 since 2010, 2020 = 109Lake Michigan = 56 (+4 unknown condition)Lake Superior = 2Lake Huron = 11Lake Erie = 18Lake Ontario = 21 (+1 unknown condition), 2019 = 97Lake Michigan = 48Lake Superior = 5Lake Huron = 8Lake Erie = 28Lake Ontario = 9. 10/17/2020 Pool Fence DIY Lake Drowning Prevention: Lake Michigan Sets a Drowning Record with 53 Lives Lost in 2020. 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. 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. 07/29/2019 WBBM News Radio 780 Drownings In Lake Michigan Up 80 Percent Over Last Year: Report, 07/29/2019 9 & 10 News Swimmers at Risk on Lake Michigan: Winds Cause High Waves, Currents, 07/29/2019 Chicago Tribune Lake Michigan Drownings up 80% over this time last year, 07/29/2019 Chicago Sun-Times Drownings in Lake Michigan up 80% over last year: report, Drownings in Lake Michigan account for over half of the total drownings in all five great lakes, 07/29/2019 NBC 24 Drowning victim identified, officials urge water safety, 07/29/2019 Detroit News Warning issued for dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan beaches, 07/29/2019 CBS 3 WWMT South Haven beachgoers swim despite red flag warning of dangerous conditions, 07/28/2019 UpNorthLive GLSRP: Lake Michigan drownings up 80 percent over last year, 07/28/2019 Detroit News Lake Michigan drownings up 80% since last year 51 Great Lakes drownings in 2019; 27 in Lake Michigan, 07/28/2019 Huron Daily Tribune Warnings posted for Monday on Michigan side of Lake Michigan, 07/28/2019 Detroit Free Press Dangerous conditions expected at Lake Michigan beaches Monday. Lake Michigan is only the third largest Great Lake but it is surrounded by densely populated cities, like Chicago. For example, you can designate a water watcher, who will keep an eye on children at all times while in the water. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says that many of the 53 deaths in Lake Michigan in 2020 were preventable. Its like the stop, drop and roll of water safety.. The weight of all five in the 13 ft. kayak was 442 pounds, just under its 500-poundcapacity. Please join us in enjoying them with care. Abstract. He said people should flip to face up and float to control breathing, calm themselves and find an escape route to follow. 06/03/2019 Fox 6 Its about time: Life rings installed at North, South Pier in Kenosha after 4 drownings in 2018 KENOSHA Life rings were installed at Kenoshas North Pier and South Pier after four drownings in 2018, including a case involving a 17-year-old Indian Trail High School student. And so far in 2019, the project is tracking seven drownings, and possibly an additional four, which happened in the last week. If a person is drowning, theres a very small window about four minutes to rescue them without irreversible brain damage, or, in the worst-case scenario, death. Its a panic attack in the water. And it blows my mind that you have all these beaches with no life guards.. 04/04/2018 Journal Review Water safety group to debut public safety announcement today via Facebook Live, 03/30/2018 The Herald Argus Flip, float and follow Surf Rescue educator gives advice for surviving in rough water, 03/29/2018 The News Dispatch Bob Pratt, executive director of education at the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, spent the past week providing water safety education to Michigan City Area Schools students, and opened each of their 16 different presentations with the quiz [which ended with, What do you do if you are drowning?. He noted the city and the Corps already have a real estate agreement for the south pier of the harbor and might not need to do a new and separate one for the north pier. (KMSP) - A Wisconsin DNR investigative report reveals a series of errors by the family who tipped their kayak in Lake Superior near Madeline Island in late August, leading to the deaths of the three children and their father. Through the efforts of the city and ArcelorMittal, two girls were rescued in rough waters on Tuesday, the mayor said in late July. Officials identified the man pulled from Montrose Harbor as Francisco Gonzalez, and said he is not the same person who went missing in the Playpen Wednesday night. But, out of the 582 drownings since 2010, only five wore life jackets all of whom died because they were in really cold water for a prolonged time, says Bob Pratt, the projects director of education. The weather can change at the flick of a switch with the wind and the waves. For more information on water and pier safety, the Great Lakes Beach & Pier Safety Task Forces video, Respect the Power, is a great resource. Gerard was at the Frankfort beach enjoying the day with his family, riding the cascading waves and stopping for breaks between sets. This summer the beaches may seem more crowded because the water lines are higher and theres literally less beach space. Its just bullet-pointed information that is not being delivered, he said. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He was swimming with his mom and another sibling when he submerged. Lori Chapman, scriptwriter and editor for the video, was in the room for those difficult moments, as well. It is sponsored by ArcelorMittal. He was wearing a grey hoody with a RED MTN logo of the front of the sweater that is blue, black and grey in color. Were going to have a lot of people at the beach, Benjamin said. Kenosha officials should act quickly when given approval to install the life rings and equipment and work toward permanent funding. Bokun never once thought about the dangers of hypothermia while swimming under a waterfall, especially in springtime in Tennessee. He was reported to be in the water, yelling for help and struggling to stay afloat. In our opinion, drowning should be treated like a public health issue, he said. Two other important tips from the Coast Guard: avoid alcohol and wear a life jacket. Dont swim alone. 05/28/2020 NWI Times Pandemic squashes hiring of lifeguards, officials say; safety advocates contend dangers ahead, 05/28/2020 Journal Sentinel Wisconsins closed pools, lack of beach lifeguards and high water levels create the perfect storm for Great Lakes drownings. Among them will be a resolution authorizing the city to install three life ring buoys on Kenosha Harbors north pier, a life ring set on the south wall of the harbor and another near the mouth of the Pike River which feeds into the lake near the band shell at Pennoyer Park. The beach was closed to the public Saturday evening and Sunday morning as the search resumed. 10/08/2020 MLIVE Letter from the Editor: Lake Michigan drowning video shows the power of nature, and the power of journalism to save lives. Bob Pratt and The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project are both very serious about water safety and drowning and give many lifesaving tips in the interview. He was pronounced dead at Bronson Hospital South Haven. Figure 4: Monthly average water levels from 1918 to 2020 for Lake Superior (blue line) with the record highs and lows (black lines). Sain, who lived in Chicago, was one of two boaters who had been missing since July 27, since going boating from East Chicago. Other drownings happen because of boating or kayaking accidents. Since drownings happen within minutes, calling 911 to summon help often means first responders end up recovering bodies rather than saving lives. He said not only do Lifeguards save lives, but they educate the public about their specific beach hazards when patrons come to the beach. A water safety school curriculum needs to be mandated and funded in the Great Lakes region as well as nationwide. A full-time seasonal officer is also assigned to off-road vehicle patrol of the City Beach and state park, Hawke said. County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman said the drownings at McKinley Beach could have been prevented. The record lows on Lake Superior were set in the late 1920s, with the exception of August and September records that were broken in 2007 (Table 1). They also discussed surviving hazardous currents and how to use floatation devices and other safety equipment. Then, follow a safe path out of the water. 07/12/2018 NBC More Lifeguards, Signage Called for After Drowning Traged, 07/12/2018 WGN After girl drowns in Lake Michigan, petition seeks extended lifeguard hour, 07/12/2018 Chicago Tribune Darihannes death and lifeguard hours: Dealing with a fickle Lake Michigan, 07/12/2018 Chicago Tribune A nighttime drowning in Lake Michigan and no city lifeguards on duty prompts calls for change. The beach had a red flag Sunday morning because 3-4 feet waves were expected, and swimming was not advised. If we can just control that panic and get people to calm down, theyre half way to being saved., 05/22/2020 News Dispatch Water safety activist says not having lifeguards will cost lives MICHIGAN CITY A decision to terminate the lifeguard program at Washington Park beach will cost lives, according to a man who tracks drownings on the Great Lakes. That defining moment in the Kochers lives was the moment they knew they had to do something about water safety and drowning prevention, Kathy said. In addition, the council approved a resolution by Ald. . When you add flotation devices to that equation, he says, that combination can be surprisingly dangerous. It gives people a false sense of security. Officials say EMS performed CPR as they rushed the man to the hospital. To help educate the public, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore hosted the first Water Adventure Expo on Saturday. With summers arrival on Thursday, June 21, comes plenty of fun on the water, spurring officials, advocacy groups and loved ones of drowning victims to remind those recreating on a boat or kayak to always wear a life jacket. A person easily can fall into hidden holes in shelf ice, with little chance of climbing out. Once stay-at-home orders were lifted in Ontario, Michigan, and other U.S. states, COVID-fatigued people flocked to beaches near major centres. David Benjamin with the Great Lakes Rescue Project, said drowning is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Benjamin said with the drowning of 16-year old boy, Angel Sedano of Gurnee, Ill., on Sunday, the number of Great Lakes drownings since 2010 is now 643, almost half of which occur in Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project has reported 21 drownings on the Great Lakes this year. Leland Township Supervisor Susan Och also spoke about a young person who drowned on Aug. 30, 2012, at Vans Beach after jumping from a pier similar to Charlevoixs. Then, either swim perpendicular to the flow until reaching safety, or continue floating and try to signal for help if too tired to swim. Full statisticshere (74 drownings in 2010; 87 in 2011; 101 in 2012, 67 in 2013, 54 in 2014, 55 in 2015, 99 in 2016, and 88 to date in 2017). MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Projects debuted its latest water safety illustration to address the dangers of offshore winds and side-offshore winds. 07/29/2019 ABC 13 on your side Certified lifeguard says swimmers should pay attention to flags, conditions at Lake Mich. The city is also looking into a program to provide the police department with a personal watercraft to store at the beach. There were slightly fewer deaths on Lake Erie and no change in the number of deaths on Lake Superior. Water safety is really important, since 2010 theres been 559 fatal drownings on the five Great Lakes, typically almost half, 47%, happened on Lake Michigan and about half of those happen here at the south end of Lake Michigan so this is one of the most dangerous waters in the country, said Director of Education for Great Lakes surf rescue project, Bob Pratt. . A person will become unconscious and their heart will stop. Preventing these drownings in the Great Lakes can be as easy as checking the weather report. Stacy Fishbein, 21, of Vaughan, Ont., whose body was recovered July 28 near Olcott. 06/06/2017 ABC 57 Training session for Lake Michigan lifeguards Lake Michigan lifeguards participated in an open water surf lifeguard training session Tuesday, June 6th in Michigan City. If a lifeguard has a bad day, someone might lose their life.. 06/30/2018 ABC 7 GLSRP at IL DNR Lake Michigan Water Trail Event at Winthrop Harbor. The odd yet peaceful calm. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in montana. On June 21, the Surf Rescue Project cites another suspected drowning that occurred when the body of a man was recovered from Lake Erie off of Woodlawn Beach. 08/04/2019 WZZM Lake Michigan drownings up 87% in 2019, group says To date in 2019, there have been 54 drownings in all the Great Lakes. His companion survived. Their best thing wouldve been to stay with the kayak. He owned a michelada mix business called MixChelada. Maybe they sailed into a deck-tilting squall, or were wrapped in fog amid shipping lanes with 1,000-foot freighters, or hoped that a barely submerged . He said it was a question for the City Council. It was a simple solution that became very complex. The lifeguards at the state park are trained to watch for rip currents and shut down swimming if they spot them, she added. The stigma surrounding drowning, as well as the lack of industry-backing and scarce funding, also contribute to the epidemic, said Benjamin. The GLSRP is awaiting updates on these incidences. You know, weve all been guilty of being a pier jumper. As for the person drowning You flip over on your back and float, said Benjamin. We couldnt go on at our current expenditures like nothing is wrong because we would have been out of money by July 15. Despite what is called a vastly neglected area of public health, its rare to find a lifeguard on a Great Lakes beach in Michigan. This happened to an Indiana couple in 2012 and to Chicago kids in 1988. The individual was able to contact his wife and the other kayaker who had made it back to land and had stated to them that his kayak had capsized, he said. Rip Currents To get out of a rip current, it is advised to Flip, Float, Follow until the current subsides to save your energy and reduce your risk of drowning. 06/21/2020 CBS 2 Summer Swimming Safety Tips As Indiana Beaches Reopen CHICAGO Beaches are still closed in Illinois, but they are opening up in Indiana. If the waves and winds will be high, then stay away from these types of areas. But we got no replies.. Air Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 8:00am. There have been 43 drowning deaths in the Great Lakes so far in 2020, according to Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. In 2018, the GLSRP is tracking 117 Great Lakes drownings. Southend: The Place Where I Go Surfing was screened Sept. 14 at The Towle Theater in Hammond and will be screened again Sept. 22 at Fire and Water At Washington Park in Michigan City. On all of the Great Lakes, Winds equals Waves and Waves equals Dangerous Currents, Benjamin said. When first responders arrived, he was floating and being pushed by waves. He was revived, but died two days later at a Kenosha hospital. The parents tried placing the other two children on top of the kayak, but they kept slipping off. . As long as that pier and water are together we have to have a life-saving device available so we can help in a situation like we had last week.. Crime Stats 2018; . In all, 99 people have died so far in 2018 on the Great Lakes, tying 2012 and 2016 for the highest number of deaths on record, data from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project shows. Most deaths occurred on Saturdays, suggesting people were visiting beaches close to home, not away on holiday. Beachgoers behaviours may have become more reckless during the pandemic, leading them to ignore or simply not notice posted warning signs. 07/12/2018 Holland Sentinel Quick Hits: Four thoughts on this weeks news 2. LAKE HURON = 12 (+1 unknown final outcome), LAKE ERIE = 24 (+3 Unknown Final Outcome). Since 2010, there have been more than 850 drownings in the Great Lakes. 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. Director Dave Benjamin acknowledges the threat posed by meteotsunamis, but he said only one-third of the drownings in the region are caused by dangerous waves or currents. We are two weeks away from that date and so far this year the number stands at 63. People dont realize how much weve been cutting ends because we dont know how long the COVID pandemic is going to last, Parry said. Youre in the water and see a swimmer in trouble. 11/05/2022 SHEFFIELD LAKE, OH northeast of the Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 Lake Road Evan Zeller, M-30, of Sheffield Lake Three individuals, a husband, wife and a friend were kayaking in Lake Erie when the husband took on the water and capsized. 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. The number nearly doubled the previous year, and was the worst for drownings since 2012.08/05/2017 Northwest Indiana Times 7 ways to avoid drowning in Northwest Indiana, 08/05/2017 CBS 2 Chicago Hammond Woman, Kaitlynn Boswinkle, 24, Found Dead in Garys Marquette Beach. 06/24/2020 ABC 7 CHICAGO Keeping Chicago beaches closed could be dangerous, safety experts say. The Coast Guard recommends you play it safe. Its surface area is 31,700 square miles (82,000 square kilometers). Note: * = (+/-) Awaiting 100% confirmation of drowning. The eastern shore is particularly hazardous due to the prevailing wind direction leading to favorable current development. 08/25/2019 WLS 7 Chicago Beach Hazard in effect for 5th day; 2 drown in Lake Michigan over weekend, O8/25/2019 CBS 2 Chicago Potentially Life-Threatening Waves, Currents Persist On Lake Michigan, 08/25/2019 WLS 7 Chicago 2 men drown in Lake Michigan over weekend; 14 rescued after boat capsizes, 08/23/2019 NBC KWQC Illinois man dies while trying to save girl in Lake Michigan, 08/23/2019 News Dispatch Body found off West Beach in Porter County, 08/23/2019 WBEZ 10:05:37 AM: Ireland jumped into grab her but was overwhelmed by the waves by cards Rescue the girl to the D.A. 07/06/2020 Chicago Sun-Times Swimmer in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Grant Park The police marine unit responded Monday afternoon to the call of a man in the water in the 500 block of South Lake Shore Drive near Buckingham Fountain. The drowning of a 13-year-old girl last summer 30 minutes after lifeguards had ended their shift at Loyola Beach prompted the Park District to plant a red flag at all beach locations when lifeguards were not on duty. Human Kinetics/St. In September 2016, Tyler, 21, went kayaking without a life jacket in Lake Michigan and never returned. 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. . Ingrid Torfa lives between two worlds. We are going to continue to limit spending and watch our revenues closely, I believe with close monitoring and watchful spending, that the city will come out of this on the other side OK, and that we will not have to reduce our workforce or reduce any of the services that our residents have become used to.. Here are some resources to help you get started. We have more high wave warnings coming Reminder to heed the warnings., 08/16/2020 NWI Times Teen remains missing after disappearing off Portage Riverwalk, official says, 08/14/2020 Interlochen Public Radio Late summer, early fall can be a dangerous time on Great Lakes for boaters, swimmers. Is Lake Michigan the deadliest Great Lake or just the most frequented? Absent them, its up to swimmers to know how to save themselves. La organizacin Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project dio a conocer que en el lago se han registrado en total 27 muertes durante este ao, es decir, 12 ms que en el mismo periodo del 2018. The good news is that drownings are down this year over last year at about this time. 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