With the holiday weekend approaching, there are several concerns to be aware of while enjoying the warm weather and lakes in the area, according to Leland resident and Great Lakes Safety Consoritum (GLSC) board member Susan Och.
“With warm temperatures and strong winds, those are components where we see a spike in drownings,” Och said. “Drownings can happen to anyone.”
The GLSC is a non-profit resource to promote waters safety around the Great Lakes. On average 11 people drown in the United States every day.
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