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yellow flag at North Avenue Beach

North Avenue Beach displayed a yellow flag, indicating swimmers should proceed with caution on the beach’s opening day Friday.

Catherine Odom

yellow flag at North Avenue Beach

North Avenue Beach displayed a yellow flag, indicating swimmers should proceed with caution on the beach’s opening day Friday.

Catherine Odom

Water safety tips to keep in mind when you cool off in Lake Michigan

North Avenue Beach displayed a yellow flag, indicating swimmers should proceed with caution on the beach’s opening day Friday.

Catherine Odom

   

Drownings have been on the rise in the Great Lakes over the past few years. There have been at least 15 drownings in the Great Lakes so far in 2023, including five in Lake Michigan, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.

Reset checks in with the organization about best practices as we head into swimming season.

GUEST: Dave Benjamin, co-founder and executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project

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