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Last year, 56 people drowned in Lake Michigan, said Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, which tracks drownings and advocates for water safety.

As the hot summer days start rolling in, plenty of families are flocking to the water. However, experts have a big warning to keep in mind.

A man was found dead Thursday evening in Lake Michigan near Buckingham Fountain, according to Chicago police.

Local officials remind Chicagoans to stay safe in the water after 2020 saw 56 Lake Michigan drownings.

Memorial Day Beach Trips: Drowning Rates For Maryland - Baltimore, MD - Travelers from Maryland can take note of the risks associated with visits to lakes and beaches as summer 2021 approaches.

Beach Awareness Week: Mother remembers son who drowned in Ottawa County, talks invisible dangers of Lake Michigan Since 2002, Ottawa Co. has reported more than 130 current-related incidents, making it statistically the least safe location to swim along Lake Michigans shorelines Author: Samantha Jacques Updated: 9:58 AM EDT May 24, 2021 OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Over two million people visit the shorelines of Ottawa County each year. Since 2002, Ottawa County has r...

Nonprofit organization says lifeguards at South Haven beaches could prevent rescues, drownings Lauren Kummer/FOX 17 Last year marked the deadliest year on Lake Michigan since 2010 with over 50 drownings, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. and last updated 2021-05-24 17:03:21-04 SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — With Memorial Day weekend ahead, beaches along Lake Michigan will be busy with many visitors. One nonprofit organization is pushing extra hard to keep people safe by ensuring they...

9 & 10 News May 14, 2021 On early spring days, it’s hard to want to stay off of the water. At this time of the year, there are colder water conditions. And if you’re not prepared, you could be in trouble. “This is somewhat of a dangerous times on the Great Lakes,” said Dave Benjamin, Executive Director for Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project. “There’s always hazards around any body of water, but this is the time of year where we are all itching to get out.” The Great Lakes Surf a...

Benjamin Soto, Kelvin’s father, joined the search party on Saturday. “My goal is to find my boy, and to ask for the help of the people to help me find my boy,” he said. “It’s been hard. This is my baby child.” Kelvin had just moved to the Chicago area for a job when he went missing last weekend. “This is the hardest part of the work that we have to do, is meeting with family and friends of drowning victims,” Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, said....

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