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 . But doing that gives people a false sense of security that it wouldnt happen to them or their loved ones, said Benjamin. 04/29/2018 WSBT Conference discusses ways to prevent drowning. 1868. Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says hes seen lifeguards save lives in New Buffalo. A local angler in the area recalled saying, Look at that when he saw the family crowded in the small kayak. It wasnt clear if the kids were swimming or had fallen in. Dave Benjamin, executive director of public relations and project management at GLSRP, said he was aware of three other likely drownings in the last several days, including a father and son who capsized in Lake Erie and a body that was recovered from Lake Michigan in Chicago. Michigan City Mayor Ron Meer issued this statement: It humbles me to know that the equipment we installed was utilized by two Michigan City residents to prevent drownings from occurring. He said not only do Lifeguards save lives, but they educate the public about their specific beach hazards when patrons come to the beach. Drowning death rates vary from state to state. 06/22/2020 ABC 57 Man sacrifices life to rescue 8-year-old drowning in Saint Joseph River We see someone in trouble and we immediately want to help, its our instinct to just take action, said Dave Benjamin from Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. 09/11/2019 Cleveland.com After kayaker death, Cuyahoga River Safety Task Force talks safety measures, 08/31/2019 WNEM 5 How to stay safe in the water this Labor Day weekend, 08/31/2019 Mining Journal High water Officials urge caution at beaches, breakwaters, harbors, marinas, 08/30/2019 WSBT Experts talk about how to stay safe in the water for Labor Day weekend. She was watching the rescue efforts on Friday. They released their latest report Thursday. View local obituaries in montana. It's worth noting that just six drownings in Lake Michigan this year happened on red flag days or during severe weather conditions; two of the deaths occurred in Michigan (the . During the first 200 days of the Covid-19 pandemic in Poland, lower morbidity and mortality due to SARS-COV-2 infection were recorded in three regions covered by many small and large lakes (West Pomerania 5.8 deaths/100 000 population, Warmian and Masurian 7.6 deaths/100 000 population, Lubusz 7.3 deaths /100 000 population, compared . The parents were in the two seats, the nine-year old, Kyra, in the middle, holding her three-year-old brother, Jansen, in her lap. Its about time, said Maria Rasch of Kenosha. In a lake, unlike in a pool, finding the submerged victim can be tricky because of the visibility and currents. 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. 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. Speakers from theGreat Lakes Sea Grant Network,National Weather Service,Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project,universities, and many others will share the latest science, techniques, and technologies. Great Lakes drownings are just the tip of the iceberg of the nationwide drowning crisis., 09/10/2018 WTMJ Non-profit hopes to teach Flip, Float & Follow water safety, 09/10/2018 FB Promo Todays TMJ4 LAKE MICHIGAN DROWNINGS: 33 people who have drowned in Lake Michigan this year. The year prior to that had a record 117 fatalities. For its broad reaching, solution-finding programs, for its willing Read more. In 2020, at least 50 people have drowned in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lake Surf Rescue Project, which tracks drownings. Sadly, most of these drownings happen on our nearby pond, Lake Michigan. Accomplished kite-surfer Jeff Biehler, who owned Biehlers Village Square Liquors in Hamburg, died after taking to Lake Erie on a warm and gusty afternoon on Aug. 15 and running into trouble in choppy waters. Inflatable toys like rafts, ducks, unicorns, swans and other objects can get blown fast and far offshore when the wind is blowing from the land and out to open water, GLSRP Executive Director Dave Benjamin said. 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. Two cousins a boy and a girl took a raft out near Montrose Harbor on a warm April afternoon, after the wind pushed them far into the lake. And on a stand-up paddle board, he says, attach the leash to your ankle, which helps you to retrieve the board after you fall off. Right now, we are on a record pace to match last year, he said. But we didnt know exactly how tight we were going to be. They also discussed surviving hazardous currents and how to use floatation devices and other safety equipment. On Thursday morning, Glaves boat, a white-colored 21-foot Striper with a black-colored canopy, was found by a passerby on the other side of Lake Erie along a rocky stretch of shore in Madison Township, Ohio. Those lost include a beloved Lancaster school teacher, a Southtowns fisherman and Hamburg liquor store owner who was kite-surfing. 08/02/2018 WSBT 22 Special Report: What to do for a drowning victim after you call 911, 07/31/2018 WSBT 22 Promo When seconds count. Thats why the U.S. Coast Guard in St. Joseph, Michigan is stressing water safety as the seasons begin to change. Those first responders quickly determine how to coordinate their efforts, and whether tools like SONAR can help pinpoint the victims location, but by that time it could be a recovery effort rather than a rescue, Benjamin said. When youre floating and in control of your natural urge to panic, you can then wave your arm or shout for help, Benjamin said. Many people underestimate the dangers that come with the windy, unpredictable local conditions on the Great Lakes, says Dave Benjamin, a safety advocate who heads the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Gerard was at the Frankfort beach enjoying the day with his family, riding the cascading waves and stopping for breaks between sets. Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue project couldnt disagree more. Knowing how to swim is not enough. Time matters in a drowning incident.. He had disappeared from a home in Fort William First Nation. 06/06/2017 MLIVE 5 Lake Michigan beaches could have dangerous conditions today There have been 20 drownings in the Great Lakes already this year, including 12 deaths in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project tracker. 05/24/2017 Tinley Junction Tinley Park couple spreads water safety message in memory of son Tinley Park residents John and Kathy Kocher, teaching water safety and giving back to their community is more than just a passion for them; it is their mission. A comparability table is available below to assist in comparing causes of death across years. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, and will focus on gathering public feedback on the draft of the new general management plan. In 2017, 40 people drown in Lake Michigan. 11ax is more advanced built-in WiFi that can delivers faster internet connection than 802. 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. 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. Certificates: 377; Diplomas: 128; Associate Degrees: 656; Total: 1161; Note: Full-Year Equivalent (FYE) is defined as total student credit hours divided by 30. Full statistics here. 01/07/2019 WLUC TV 6 The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Inc. is reporting 2018 as the deadliest year for drownings in the Great Lakes since 2010 and they say almost all drownings are preventable. For more information on water and pier safety, the Great Lakes Beach & Pier Safety Task Forces video, Respect the Power, is a great resource. Monday afternoon, a swimmer was in critical condition after being rescued from Lake Michigan near the Loop. Brandon Schmidts mother, Brandi Donley, turned grief into resolve, and then action. Deadly summer Ironically, as the coalition began meeting [in July of 2018] in the hope of pushing for improved safety, Kenosha entered what became a deadly summer on the water. It takes three minutes of submersion in water for a persons heart to stop; after four minutes irreversible brain damage begins. GLSRP is a non-profit group that tracks drowning statistics and performs presentations and training around the Midwest. Drowning happens to other people until you become other people. It could be a matter of a few weeks depending on the complexity of the situation. Superior is the coldest, deepest, and highest in elevation of any of the Great Lakes. Robert Stanick, the Army Corps of Engineers area engineer for the Lake Michigan office, said the required lease is a simple real estate agreement. These are done relatively quickly. He was unresponsive and was aken to shore and then to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The officer carries rescue equipment and responds to rescue calls. Ten of those were in Lake Michigan. In 2019, a total of 48 people drowned in Lake Michigan. Unfortunately this summer and every summer drowning is season. Benjamin recommends families always bring a flotation device in case of an emergency. Its being presented by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project in partnership with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium and the Matthew Kocher Foundation. 07/15/2020 Detroit Feee Press 2 children seen running as high waves almost take them underwater, 07/15/2020 CBS 2 Chicago Video Shows Two Kids Nearly Swept Away By Waves On Michigan City Pier, 07/15/2020 Northwest Indiana Times WATCH NOW: Footage of children nearly swept into Lake Michigan amid crashing waves. The comparison showed 16% of fatal current incidents and 12% of reported rescues occurred on the same day that meteotsunamis were observed in the lake, according to the paper the team published. Twenty-two of those were in Lake Michigan. Overall since 2010, there have been at least 747 Great Lakes drownings. Lake Superior State University is celebrating the end of 2020 with the release of their annual 'Banished Words List.' 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now Its not like the ocean where there is a lull in the wave. Mr. Magoo remained at the Duluth zoo until his death in 1968. 07/15/2019 WZZM 13 Water safety advocates continue push to bring back lifeguards on Michigan beaches The drowning of a boy in South Haven has ignited the debate again if Michigan beaches need lifeguards. Their mother survived. Last year, at least 42 people drowned in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a group that tracks drownings across the Great Lakes. Fell into the lake and swept away by waves. Southernly winds blowing this weekend can cause offshore wind conditions for Indiana, side-offshore winds for northern Illinois, southwest Wisconsin, and southeast Michigan. I believe the best lifeguards you can find on the Great Lakes are surfers, Benjamin said, because they learn how the waves break and how to conserve energy in the water. Even with lifeguards at many beaches, the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project expects to see an increase in drownings this summer. We need a water safety school curriculum to save future generations from drowning. The Wisconsin family of five had launched a tandem kayak that afternoon to paddle to an island about 4 miles away, but the kayak capsized. 12/20/2022 CHICAGO, IL Peter Salvino, M-26 was recovered in Lake Michigan near Diversey Harbor early Tuesday evening, close to where his phone was last pinged before he went missing early Sunday morning, 12/18/2022. OVERVIEW OF GREAT LAKES DROWNINGS 01/01/2010 12/31/2019, 74 drownings in 201088 in 201199 in 201267 in 201354 in 201455 in 201599 in 201688 in 2017117 in 201897to date in 2019838since 2010, 2019 = 97Lake Michigan = 48Lake Superior = 5Lake Huron = 8Lake Erie = 28Lake Ontario =8. 11/18/2018 Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning Sunday Survival Story: Swim Near a Lifeguard! GLSRP is a non-profit group that tracks drowning statistics and performs presentations and training around the Midwest. Once again Great Lakes drownings are on a record pace when compared to previous years, 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. Ive hosted benefits and fundraisers many times before so I offered to host a benefit, she said. Other drownings across the Great Lakes drew international attention. When you are struggling in water over your head we recommend you flip over on your back, float and then follow the safest path out of the water, Benjamin said. He says people dont realize that the lakes have dangerous waves and undercurrents, too. A cargo and passenger steam ship that suffered a number of maritime accidents before its final wreck into the Manitoba in Whirefish Bay. The south sides (windward sides) of all piers will be the most turbulent and the dangerous spots on Lake Michigan., The GLSRP is tracking 49 Great Lakes drownings in 2019, 25 of which occurred in Lake Michigan. 05/29/2020 Chicago Tribune Column: Near-drowning experience prompts Hobart man to alert others to summertime hazard as beaches reopen. However, they were dressed in light clothes, with just a few supplies, a couple packs of cigarettes, a lighter, flashlightand a cell phone. 07/21/2020 Fox 6 Milwaukee SE Wisconsin sees sharp rise in drownings this summer; COVID-19 could play role, 07/21/2020 WNEM Teens body found in Lake Michigan after weekend drowning, 07/21/2020 WILX Teens body found in Lake Michigan after weekend drowning, 07/20/2020 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Teen who drowned saving two young family members was remembered for always doing the right thing, 07/20/2020 WLS 7 Chicago Local swim school offers swimming safety tips for parents, 07/17/2020 Fox 17 Frightening video of kids nearly swept off of Michigan City pier on Sunday, 07/16/2020 News Radio 780 WBBM Swimmer Dies After Going Underwater For 40 Minutes In Lake Michigan At Promontory Point, 07/16/2020 WSBT Michigan City looks to build barrier after scary video is shared online. With swimming season just getting started, this year could match that total. The CPD Marine Unit is still searching for that person.