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. All rights . So far this year, at least 10 people have drowned in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. GREAT LAKES, USA The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP) announces its current drowning statistics. 03/06/2017 MSU & MI Sea Grant How can we stop drownings in the Great Lakes? 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. But when you come and use the lakes, you need to remember its not like a backyard pool, said Bob Pratt, of The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Drowning victims often appear to be treading water and often do not wave their arms or yell. There are ways to keep you and your family safe. Register by March 20for the early-bird rate of $49 ($59 after). The boy washed up on shore after a short time. And despite the disapproval of several council members, Mayor Duane Parry said Thursday during a telephone interview that his hands are tied. Hooffstetter was a Deans List student majoring in criminology and psychology. We noticed that at that time there was no signage about the rip currents or the dangers of Lake Michigan, James Schmidt said. 08/01/2019 WWMT Lake Michigan drownings up 80% over last year, 08/01/2019 NBC 25 News Ascension Genesys Health Club explains rip current danger. The teens name has not yet been released. 11/17/2019 Valliant News Michigan mission: Reduce drownings Nonprofit groups, such as the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, have been teaching school children of all ages about water safety and what to do in the event of a potential drowning. Although the council voted to keep the lifeguards this summer, it will revisit the discussion in the fall to determine if the program will continue in the future. The key is not panicking. Yet you always play in water, but you dont know a water survival strategy. Of course, residents are used to having lifeguards at the Washington Park beach. While some year-to-year increase in the number of deaths is expected due to the growth and aging of the population, the pandemic has had a significant impact on mortality in Canada . 2023 FOX Television Stations, from SUN 9:00 AM CST until MON 12:00 PM CST, Clay County, Norman County, Wilkin County, Gov. Putting it simply, he says more water means more hazards for people out on the beach. The indications are these incidents happen because the public isnt educated and neither are the politicians. Emily Richards said the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project organization (including Bob Pratt and Dave Benjamin) has worked with the New Buffalo lifeguards on water safety issues such as board rescue techniques (which she has since used in actual rescues). Swimmers need to be protected from those dangers. 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 . Richards says the council has special meetings Thursday and Friday. Many accidents and incidents near harbor structures occur during the turbulent weather season late in the year and higher than normal water levels pose an added threat. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, contains 10% of the worlds freshwater, and covers an area of 31,700 sq mi (82,000 km sq). The weight of all five in the 13 ft. kayak was 442 pounds, just under its 500-poundcapacity. 08/02/2017 David OShaughnessy, M-? We bring back our summer 2017 conversation about Lake Michigan drownings with Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. (The Interview begins at 27:38), 06/05/2019 Southbend Tribune After loss of Lake Michigan kayaker: Look out for our brothers and sisters. 1. Thats where lifeguards who know what to look for and typically sit on high platforms can notice someone about to drown, Benjamin said. Flip, Float and Follow is the result of input from a variety of first responders and water safety groups that participated in the Great Lakes Water Safety Conference, sponsored by Michigan Sea Grant in 2011. The organization doesnt track inner-water drownings, like on rivers. The average depth of Lake Superior is 483 feet (147 metres) with its deepest point reaching 1,332 feet (406 metres). Note: * = (+/-) Awaiting 100% confirmation of drowning. The south sides (windward sides) of all piers will be the most turbulent and dangerous spots on Lake Michigan.. Weve talked about defining a swim area that would be no farther than 4-feet deep and move it away from the pier, White said. 08/24/1018 Cleveland.com Ashtabula teen dies after being caught in Lake Erie waves Nugent was not swimming alone on Tuesday, according to a GoFundMe to support his family. Exhausted and hysterical, she screamed, My babies, where are my babies?, Mews texted her brother, Coast Guard found me a half hour ago. He talks about a recent rescue effort that he personally joined in, at Washington Park beach in Michigan City, and offers tips to swimmers when they step into Lake Michigan. 05/21/2018 Chicago Tribune From one end of the regions Lake Michigan shoreline to the other, officials who oversee beaches are making similar plans to line up lifeguards before Memorial Day weekend, the official kickoff of beach season. Benjamin said, Learning how to swim isnt enough. Learning survival skills in a water emergency should start with children in school, he said. Deep blue waters and towering, colourful cliffs reveal Lake Superior's spectacular landscapes that have inspired artists and . So far this year there have been five Great Lakes drownings, three of them in Lake Michigan. The presentation is for everyone, including beachgoers, surfers, lifeguards, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, water rescue team members, dive team members and the U.S. Coast Guard, said Dave Benjamin, co-founder and executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. Benjamin said its time for Holland State Park to hire lifeguards. For those who arent from Michigan, the power of the big lake is often underestimated. 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. As states start to loosen shelter-in-place restrictions and the economy restarts, people want to get out, Benjamin said. ], We do such a great job teaching kids about fire safety, tornado drills, earthquakes, school shooters; but the fact of the matter is that drowning kills more people than all of those things combined, Pratt said. 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. Since 2010, the GLSRP said there have been 762 drownings in the Great Lakes. The Superior Fire Department personnel responded to a call that the body of Samuel was found who was underwater for about 12 hours. Search United States obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. (Note: * = (+/-) Awaiting 100% confirmation of drowning.) Do the opposite of your instincts. Since 2010, the organization has tracked 843 Great Lakes drownings, with 97 in 2019 and a record 117 in 2018. . So far this year, at least 10 other people have drowned in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. At the Hammond Marina, Kruszynski said lifeguards would be on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week starting Memorial Day weekend.At Whihala Beach in Whiting, lifeguards have been a part of the seasonal mix as long as Mike Nastav, recreation director for Whiting Parks and Recreation, can remember. 07/08/2020 Chicago Sun-Times Body of missing boater found in Monroe Harbor, Divers found Ameera Muhammad dead in the south end of the harbor within an hour of resuming the search 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in Lake Michigan, 07/08/2020 Fox 11 Swimmers should use caution on the Great Lakes, 07/08/2020 WWMT 3 Fourth of July drowning numbers released, officials warn of dangerous water conditions, 07/08/2020 Detroit Free Press Group says Great Lakes drowning cases spiked over holiday weekend, 07/08/2020 UpNorthLive Report: 863 drownings in Great Lakes since 2010, 07/08/2020 Traverse City Record Eagle Drownings spike during holiday weekend, 07/07/2020 WLNS Safety tips before going to take a dip in the water. The first of the Beach Safety Initiatives is 14 red zonal signs meant to help rescue crews find exactly where an emergency is happening. His body was recovered less than two weeks later. As Coronavirus cabin fever mixes with summer excitment, many people want to get out and jump in the pool or lake. Full statisticshere. Or how many lives may have been saved. Great Lakes drownings are just the tip of the iceberg of the nationwide drowning crisis.. 07/27/2019 Holland Sentinel Group: Lake Michigan worst Great Lake for drownings LUDINGTON West Michigan is home to the deadliest Great Lake when it comes to drownings, according to new numbers from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. We need to make a cultural change, Benjamin said, to teach water safety skills early and often. 3. About the Author: Bayfield County, WI, author, James Brakken, began writing in college when "Muskie Madness," his story of a fishing trip with his father, appeared in Boy's Life Magazine in 1974. Those interested in sharing their opinion about the future of Holland State Park will have an opportunity in an upcoming virtual meeting. Lifeguards make all the difference. 07/27/2019 Holland Sentinel Man drowns in Lake Michigan near Holland, 07/27/2019 Northwest Indiana Times 35-year-old Michigan man dies after slipping under water at Indiana Dunes State Park. The park had three drownings last year. 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. Please join us in enjoying them with care. The group worked with volunteer Deegan Boyles, who build the loaner station as his eagle scout project in memory of his grandfather. Other beachgoers can be blown far into the lake while on a flotation device that they cant control. You know, weve all been guilty of being a pier jumper. That day, Bokun returned to the familys rented home near Spencer, Tennessee, joining his wife, his daughter, Alissa Baron, and other family members. This is especially true of teenage boys, who are some of the most likely populations to drown. 09/04/2018 Northwest Indiana Times Organization says recent Labor Day weekend deadliest for drownings since 2010 This was the deadliest Labor Day weekend since the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project began tracking drowning statistics in 2010, the organizations director said. Indiana conservation officials credited Myles Wright and Devin Newton with saving two young girls from drowning, the News Dispatch reported. The latest Arizona headlines, breaking news, in-depth investigations, politics, and local community stories that matter to you. Primer specificity stringency. 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. Thatcher knew how to respond if he gets in trouble in the water. March 1, 2023 (87 years old) View obituary. Lake Superior College - Institutional Research Source: Minnesota State Operational Data (30 th day) Updated: 3/2/2023 Think of the scenario at a beach with no lifeguard. The City of Michigan City is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to swim and learn water safety practices.. Chicago says many social distancing ambassadors are also trained lifeguards. Future of New Buffalo lifeguard program in doubt New Buffalo leaders are still debating the future of the citys lifeguard program. And when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the city in mid-March, the lifeguard issue fell off his radar. 11/18/2020 US Army Corps of Engineers High water levels and wave events increase safety hazards The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges caution around Great Lake piers, breakwaters and jetties, particularly during times of high wind and wave events. The tremendous force and energy thats created reverberate some length down the beach and there are going to be conditions where I dont think its going to be safe even with those safety features in place.. You have to, instead of fight to survive, you have to roll over and get your breathing under control, said Benjamin. There have been 43 drowning deaths in the Great Lakes so far in 2020, according to Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. It was mounting multiple life rings on a pier, Stanick said. Southernly winds will be blowing today. 07/05/2018 Kenosha News Another tragedy too easily avoided Its happened again someone has drowned in Lake Michigan. Instead, a persons mouth might be barely above water level, with their head tilted back and body vertical, making ladder-climbing motions as they try to stay above water, explained Benjamin. Przykutas body was recovered the next morning by the U.S. Coast Guard. Dont be another statistic. 2020 Lake Superior Publishing LLC. However, the colliding vessel was instrumental in saving many of the surviving members from the wrecked Cowle ship. A search is underway for Jacob Sandy, 23, last seen heading onto Lake Michigan to kayak. 05/07/2017 PR Lake Michigan Water Safety Presentation for Valparaiso Swim Club and the general public as Great Lakes drownings continue to rise in 2017, 05/07/2017 PR National Lifesaver Award Winners Continue Efforts with Chicagoland Water Safety School Presentations this week As Great Lakes drownings continue to rise in 2017. Dave Benjamin, co-founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, has used this time to educate the public about the risks involved. Four hospitalized after rollover crash at Highway 53 and Second Avenue East in Superior, WI. Right now, the beach is temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions from erosion. Thats why the documentary video The Deadliest Great Lake by MLive has so much resonance the tales of loss land like a punch to the gut. 08/31/2017 ABC 10 & 13 August Was Deadliest Month So Far on Lake Superior in 2017 Five people drowned in Lake Superior in August, with four drownings in a 2-week span. Facing shore, mouth at water level, head titled back, their body is vertical, less than one minute until submersion, said Benjamin. This, combined with warm weather, high water levels, and reduced local lifeguard resources, increased the risk of drowning.. Drownings in Lake Michigan are a statistical surety. WBBMs Mike Krauser talks with Dave Benjamin, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project about the risk of drowning and water safety. A final decision on whether to keep the lifeguards on New Buffalo beaches will be made at a public hearing at the end of May. Heres how to stay safe in Lake Michigan this summer. Theres been a real push in education the past couple years because the statistics are increasing, said Sue Jennings, a wildlife biologist at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. 09/29/2020 Parent Security #childsafetytips | Lake Michigan communities and drowning Does your coastal town have a lifeguard on duty? Our beaches get structural currents around jetties and piers, and when youre close to those structures you can get caught in a current, which can carry you out to deeper water, Bueling said. 09/24/2018 Kenosha News Committees approve installing life rings, education resolution, violation penalties In the wake of four lakefront drownings here the past two years, including most recently high school student Donovan Anderson, the city of Kenosha is moving toward a comprehensive approach to upgrade water safety. Malewitz says there is not a government source for those numbers. 06/01/2017 Wood TV Holland groups create red flag video aimed at curbing drownings A record number of drownings were recorded in the Great Lakes last year, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. More articles followed in Sports Afield, Out-door Life, Field & Stream, School Arts, and other publications. We train harder than professional athletes in many cases. The terror. The training was led by the Great Lakes surf rescue project and the purpose of the training was to prevent deaths on the lake this summer. 07/12/2018 ABC Channel 10/13 Under Water: Searching for Air Pt. 06/04/2019 Southtown Star Just because you know how to swim, doesnt mean you know how to survive As pool and beach season gets underway safety experts remind water lovers not to have a false sense of security because a lifeguard is on duty or because they know how to swim. 07/10/2020 Record Eagle Editorial: Enjoy beaches and lakes with care Take a few moments this week, next week or whenever you next arrive at a beach or boat launch to redouble your water safety efforts. Its false. NBC 5s Regina Waldroup has the remarkable story. 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. 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. Relax, he said. Where. Its risky to have lifeguards on duty. It gives the public a false sense of security that drowning wouldnt happen to them, that it only happens to stupid people. Its irresponsible to have that access to water without having lifesaving devices there, Benjamin said. 04/18/2017 PR Lake Michigan Drownings up 84% in 2016 over 2015; GLSRP presenting at the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortiums Great Lakes Water Safety Conference Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21, at the Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Rd. Cliff Schmidt is a marine investigator with nearly 40 years experience and a former deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriffs Department. The Coast Guard initially pinged the 911 calls to Madeline Island. The most recent Lake Michigan drowning involved 18-year-old Daniel McCarthy of Baldwin, who got caught in a current along with eight other swimmers, but never made it to shore. Public education is the missing piece of the puzzle for water safety, Benjamin said. 26. . As clich as it sounds to anyone who hasnt had a near-death experience, Bokuns life flashed through his mind, he said. 08/29/2019 Univision Revelan preocupante cifra por ahogamientos en el lago Michigan en lo que va del 2019. If you fall into 40-degree water without a life jacket on, your survival is measured in seconds even if youre a really good swimmer, Pratt said. 08/27/2018 9 and 10 News Ohio Man Dies After Falling Off Frankfort Pier into Lake Michigan. Corporate Party Entertainment Ideas Denver Colorado 01/13/2020. Her father, a 28-year-old Kenosha man who didnt know how to swim, entered the water to save her. From Madeline Island on a clear day, it looks tantalizingly close, but its nearly four miles away. Faces of close friends and family members also flashed by. 04/12/2018 WSBT No lifeguards this summer? He was brought to shore where life-saving efforts were started and then transported in critical condition to Franciscan Health Michigan City hospital. 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As of April 9, there have been five drownings in the Great Lakes so far in 2020, three in Lake Michigan. He said the most important aspect of what he learned was that floating is the key to survival.. Swintek said boats responding from Grand Haven run in the range of $3,000 to $4,800 per hour, depending on the vessel, its equipment and how much fuel it burns. A viral post claimed that Lake Superior "has three quadrillion gallons of COLD water," which was "so cold, a dead body will never float to the surface, because the water is never warm enough to grow the bacteria needed to cause a body to float.". A green flag means there are no swim restrictions, and the water quality is good. Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says hes seen lifeguards save lives in New Buffalo. GREAT LAKES, USA In 2019 the GLSRP tracked 97 Great Lakes drownings. Theres a huge disconnect. People think drowning happens to other people, until they become the other people. Dave Benjamin, executive director of public relations and project management for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, said family members who have lost a loved one often talk about how the drowning victim was physically fit and a good swimmer. Knowing how to swim is not enough; you need to know how to survive.. He had a bad wipe out, fell on his back and had the wind knocked out of him. Float. 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. Thats $384,000 per 24-hour day just for the Coast Guard response, Benjamin said. Just before midnight, the Coast Guard recovered the bodies of Fryman and the two children from the water. Susan Foster lost her son five years ago on the same pier. The flag system is absolutely not enough, said Executive Director Dave Benjamin. Running a helicopter out of its summer birth in Muskegon (HH-65 Dolphin) costs about $10,000 per hour. His body was found 11 kilometers south of Port Bruce, shortly after 7 p.m. Friday. Benjamin gets people to think about water safety with a simple question: Can you swim?, Then he takes them through a series of common sense questions, including What do you do if your clothes catch fire? and What number do you call in an emergency?. At around 3 minutes of submersion, the heart stops. 11/01/2020 SUP Connect SUP BASICS: WHATS YOUR SWIM SCORE? If were looking at the beach here in Michigan City, Indiana, theres a lot less beach here than there was last year. After that his mom went before the township board and talked to them and asked them to make some safety changes which they did. And I didnt know that I didnt know would become the number one thing that we would hear from family and friends of drowning victims after a tragic event. What about a life ring or water safety classes and other measures to help educate or offer resources to prevent drownings? The Pure Michigan tourism campaign has been wildly successful, making Michigan a hotspot for summer vacations. If you dont understand that youre likely to exhaust all your energy and submerge, he said. No one should go swimming there, he said. Im overwhelmed with pride in everyone coming together. Heres Your Water Safety Primer. Search Minnesota Obituaries. NEW! 06/21/2018 MLIVE 99% of Great Lakes drowning victims werent wearing a life jacket Since 2010, 643 people have drowned in the Great Lakes and all but six of those victims werent wearing a personal flotation device. He said if the current forecast for Friday night to Sunday holds true, Lake Michigan will have high and turbulent surf, especially at the south end of the lake. Lifeguards at nearby Hamburg Town Beach tried reaching Biehler, but they were unable to. Chicagos beaches are staffed with lifeguards only between the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Obey the rules, Bueling said. In August, a general management plan for the future of Holland State Park was released to the public. 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 Share on Social Sites. He compares lifejackets to seatbelts; you dont put them on after youre in a crash. Twenty-two of those were in Lake . Lake Ontario saw its own share of water-related tragedies this summer with at least three drownings in five weeks, including: In Hazels case, authorities said he was wearing a life jacket when his boat sank. The odd yet peaceful calm. Drowning was the reported cause of death in 80 percent of recreational boating fatalities in 2016, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and 83 percent of who drowned were not wearing a life jacket. You need to know how to survive, Benjamin said. Officials said 16 people drowned in Lake Michigan in 2021 and six people drowned in each of Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. 09/13/2018 Kenosha News Mayor: Safest option is to fence off the north pier Dave Benjamin, of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, put it similarly. Its going to continue to be a leading cause of accidental death until we start to look at the bigger picture, said Benjamin. I cannot stress enough that drowning really is a public health issue that needs to be treated like a public health issue. Weve worked very closely with Northern Michigan University in order to make sure the information gets out to people, especially those new to the area, about the dangers of the lake, the dangers of certain areas within the city limits where people swim, said Marquette City Manager Mike Angeli. Since 2010 there have 600 drownings in the five Great Lakes. Listed as an accidental drowning. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says that many of the 53 deaths in Lake Michigan in 2020 were preventable. 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. Thats why you need a survival strategy. At least 13 of this years drownings were in Michigan waters, the data show. Without a doubt, profoundly, though hes not quite sure how. We believe drowning is preventable and survivable.. Rip currents are very serious and can pull you away from the beach., 06/30/2020 Northwest Indiana Times Practicing beach safety: Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself, kids during summer. But Benjamin says jumping in isnt the first thing we should do in an emergency. 12/24/2019 WWMT Top 3 West Michigan weather stories of 2019 New statistics from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project showed Lake Michigan drowning deaths were up compared to 2018. Its nonstop. First, put on your personal flotation device and dress for the water temperature, which in Lake Erie Monday was about 38 degrees. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday suspended the search for a man who reportedly fell off a boat in Sandusky Bay Friday night. Less than 5% of the students can answer it. Knowing how to swim doesnt mean you wont drown, Benjamin said. Annual Wisconsin Death Report, 2018 P-01170-20 (December 2020) Report Narrative (PDF) Detailed Tables (Excel) Technical Notes (PDF) Other reports and data products And those life-saving devices work. The training was conducted by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. 2022 Crime Stats. They should have said this, I would have taken my kids and went home, Freeman said. Floating means getting your head above water, becoming more buoyant, and taking deep breaths of air instead of short gulps of water while hyperventilating during a panic attack. Another resolution aims to educate middle and high school students about water safety. 10/15/2020 Ludington Daily News Is Lake Michigan the most dangerous Great Lake? This follows 2020, when 56 people drowned in Lake Michigan, setting a new high. 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. Wasserman said there have not been lifeguards at McKinley Beach for more than a decade. That plan is a long-term goal for management of the park, he said. Our visitors have come to expect lifeguards at Washington Park. This could suggest meteotsunami-induced rips may be frequently related to water safety incidents, the paper said. Benjamin argues, when it comes to water safety, time is of the essence. 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