Beach Hazards Statement Issued

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected Thursday. Strong onshore winds behind a cold front will build waves to 3 to 6 feet along the shores of southern Lake Michigan.

Dangerous swimming conditions Thursday

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP) has tracked drowning statistics on the Great Lakes since 2010:

• Males are more susceptible to drowning due to risk-taking behavior.
• Strong swimmers can still drown.
• More than half of Americans lack basic swimming abilities.
• There is a difference between the Hollywood version of drowning and the actual signs.
• Basic survival strategies like “Flip, Float, and Follow” are important.
• Dangerous currents in bodies of water are often unknown.
• Untrained rescuers can become victims themselves.
• Inland lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc., pose dangers.
• Mixing alcohol and water is dangerous.

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