Great Lakes Surf Rescue – PARTNERS WITH NEWS

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project would like to thanks its Partners for their support of the 2011 “Surfboard Rescue Techniques” classes.  Without their support, the classes would not have been as successful.  In return, we’d like to share some of our partners’ news with you.

THIRD COAST SURF SHOP is offering a 10% discount off any one item for folks who participated in one of the 2011 Surfboard Rescue Techniques classes. The discount can be used in the store or online (Call 888-932-4575 x 1 for the online coupon code).   The discount is good on anything in the store but cannot be combined with other sales (e.g. surfboards and SUPs are already on sale).  The shop is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST Christmas Eve (closed Christmas day).

GREAT LAKES SURFER MAGAZINE
Our partner, Mike Killion, and his Great Lakes Surfer Magazine has submitted two photos for the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.  His photo titled, “The Day After Christmas,” made the list of the editors' favorite submissions to the photo contest for week 12. Here’s links to check them out:

1. The Day After Christmas:  http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/gallery/people-week-12/#/1 (This is actually the same day and location where I lost my board into the rocks and almost drowned, which inspired me to get involved with the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.)
2. The Spirit of the Great Lakes: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/123564/view/

THIRD COAST SURF SHOP & GREAT LAKES SURFER MAGAZINE

Third Coast Surf Shop’s St. Joseph location is featuring Mike Killion’s surf photography. 
Pictures from the unveiling: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.602844993585.2070351.194401242&type=1
All prints are FOR SALE! Each 21"x14" print on archival inkjet paper is mounted to a 3mm sintra board with a matte laminate finish. Prints come ready to hang at $125/each. Contact Mike at mike@mikekillion.com for purchasing or call Third Coast Surf Shop, 888-932-4575 x 1, to pick one up for yourself or loved one! Perfect gift for the holidays!! (hint, hint) :)

WET MITTEN SURF SHOP
We’d like to congratulate Wet Mitten Surf Shop for opening its second location in Traverse City, MI, November 25th, located on E Front St. right next to the Grand Traverse Pie Co.  If you are looking for a fun stocking stuffer, how about a $25 raffle ticket for the chance to win a 9'3" McTavish Fireball generously donated by its good friends at Global Surf Industries. All proceeds go directly to Vox United to aid with new well and well restoration projects for villages in Africa. You can give the gift of clean water this holiday season. Stop in or call Wet Mitten Surf Shop Grand Haven or Traverse City to learn more (616) 844-3388; www.wetmitten.com. The goal is to raise $2,500 for a well that can provide clean drinking water for a village of 1500 people.

SURFRIDER FOUNDATION

To become a member of Surfrider Foundation Chicago and/or Grand Haven Chapter (which is the “Lake Michigan” chapter) go to: https://ww2.surfrider.org/surfrider_membership/join/membership4.cfm

GREAT LAKES BOARD COMPANY – Is selling discounted rentals, lessons, punch-card passes and gift certificates. Save up to 25% off regular season prices by Liking and sharing its FaceBook page. Here’s the link to all the details, http://greatlakesboardcompany.com/store-2/.  In addition, it will be hosting the movie premiere of “Defy” January 12, 2012 in Wicker Park, Chicago with DJ’s and boards for sale. More details coming soon.  Great Lakes Board Company in the news: ABC 7 Video http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7501512

SURFGRANDHAVEN.COM – Introduced its revised website December 1 with a whole new look and capabilities for the freshwater surfers of the Great Lakes.  Its three main features include:
1. Its webcam of the Grand Haven lakeshore;
2. Its marine links with NOAA operations (two lake buoys and the NOAA website that provides a variety of forecast models of the Great Lakes).
3. Its Event Updates – The website can be used to disseminate information to the surfing community regarding events.

More Partner News Coming...

Here’s a Complete list of our current Partners with contact information:

--Third Coast Surf Shop, Ryan Gerard, Owner

St. Joseph and New Buffalo, MI; 574-360-3977; www.thirdcoastsurfshop.com

--Surfrider Foundation, Chicago Chapter, John Swiatowiec Chapter Chair
Chicago, IL; 312-961-0062; http://ww2.surfrider.org/chicago/

--Great Lakes Surfer Magazine, Mike Killion, CEO
Chicago, IL; 847-337-9385; www.greatlakessurfer.com

--Great Lakes Board Company, Ian Jacobson, Owner
Chicago, IL; 773-575-4787; www.greatlakesboardcompany.com

--Surfrider Foundation, Lake Michigan Chapter, Vince Deur & Ingrid Lindfors
Grand Haven, MI; 616-516-2701; www.surfriderlakemichigan.org

--Surf Grand Haven, Will Beaton
Grand Haven, MI; 616 402-2185; http://www.surfgrandhaven.com/

--Wet Mitten Surf Shop, Ben & John McNeil
Grand Haven & Traverse City, MI; (616) 844-3388; www.wetmitten.com

--No Quarter Surf Boards, Marty Karish
Grand Haven, MI; 616-502-9784; www.facebook.com/noquarter.surfboards

--Great Lakes Proud, Austin Holsinger
www.facebook.com/greatlakesproud

--The Great Lakes Surfing Association, Bob Beaton

Grand Haven, MI; 231-865-6118; www.sandhillcity.com/glsa.htm

--Beach Nut Surf Shop, Larry Bordine
Frankfort, MI 49635; 231-352-5249; www.beachnutsurfboards.com;

Additional partners and sponsors coming soon…

Great Lakes Surfer Mag - National Geographic Photo Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mike Killion
Great Lakes Surfer Magazine

847-337-9385

Great Lakes Surfer Magazine Enters National Geographic Photo Contest

CHICAGO, IL - The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project’s partner, Mike Killion and his Great Lakes Surfer magazine, has submitted two photos for the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.  Check them out!  The winners will be decided on December 15th!  Please open each picture link, "LIKE" to vote, share on FaceBook, or tweet if you dig them!

1. The Day After Christmas: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/123466/view/

2. The Spirit of the Great Lakes: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/123564/view/

MORE PHOTOS are displayed at Third Coast Surf Shop, St. Joseph, MI

Third Coast Surf Shop’s St. Joseph location is featuring Mike Killion’s photography in its Surf Art Gallery.  (Pictures: http://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.602844993585.2070351.194401242&type=1)
All prints are FOR SALE! Each at 21"x14," printed on archival inkjet paper. Mounted to 3mm sintra board with a matte laminate finish. Prints come ready to hang at $125/each. Contact Mike at mike@mikekillion.com for purchasing or call Third Coast Surf Shop to pick one up for yourself or loved one! Perfect gift for the holidays!! (hint, hint) :)

ABOUT GREAT LAKES SURFER MAGAZINE

Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Mike Killion, Great Lakes Surfer Magazine’s mission is dedicated to keeping the stoke on the Great Lakes going.  Each edition is created by surfers for surfers.  Currently the magazine is published annually, but plans are in the works to increase publication to quarterly. Online versions of past issues can be purchased at http://www.greatlakessurfer.com/.  More information can be found on the FaceBook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Great-Lakes-Surfer-Magazine/269100950592 or 847-337-9385.

Great Lakes Surfer T-shirts: 

The official Great Lakes Surfer tee printed on a smooth summer soft American Apparel T-Shirt. At just $20 a piece you can prove to everyone that you can surf on the Great Lakes! If they don't believe you, just send 'um to http://www.greatlakessurfer.com/.  Get yours today! To order, send an e-mail to info@greatlakessurfer.com with the size and quantity needed. Thank you!

MORE INFORMATION about the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-info-great-lakes-surf-rescue.html

78 Drownings for 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  October 16, 2011

Contact:

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project

Dave Benjamin, Class Organizer & Media Relations

708-903-0166

dpaulben@hotmail.com

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/dave.benjamin

Three missing in Lake Michigan Saturday = 78 Drownings for 2011

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Great Lakes drownings are beyond a crisis point.  There have been 78 for 2011 and 74 for 2010 – A two-year total of 152. 

Expect strong west winds for Monday and strong north winds for Wednesday and Thursday.

Jet Skier becomes 76^th Great Lakes Drowning in 2011

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/10/search_continues_for_lake_mich.html

HOLLAND, MI - a jet skier is missing since yesterday in Lake Michigan – His vehicle and trailer were located at a public launch site early this morning.  Witnesses report that the missing person was last seen entering Lake Michigan from the Holland Channel riding his blue Yamaha stand up Jet Ski to ride large waves with friends.  He was last seen wearing a black neoprene wet suit, a grey colored float jacket and black helmet.

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Kayaker becomes 77^th Drowning

http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/2-rescued%2C-1-missing-in-Lake-Michigan-

NEW BUFFALO, MI – The Coast Guard and local first responders are searching the area near the New Buffalo Beach breakwall for a missing kayaker, 18-year-old Mitchell Fajman. Despite weather conditions that exceeded the operating limits of their 47-foot Motor Life Boat, a team of Coast Guardsmen from Michigan City, Indiana attempted to throw lines and liferings to Fajman when he reportedly slipped out of his lifejacket and was seen going under the water.

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Boater Becomes 78^th Drowning

http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/10/coast_guard_searches_for_boate.html

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – The Coast Guard was searching Grand Traverse Bay today for a missing boater last seen Saturday morning.  Jay Evens Farr, 59, of Northport was in a 10-foot dinghy at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, headed from the Leelanau Peninsula to get his sailboat at North Point Marina, Coast Guard officials said. It was not known whether he was wearing a lifejacket.  He was reported missing at 2 a.m. Sunday and the Coast Guard search began at about 8:30 a.m. with a helicopter and a 25-foot rescue boat.

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MORE INFORMATION about the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-info-great-lakes-surf-rescue.html

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH – List of Businesses and Organizations is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/partnerships-great-lakes-surf-rescue.html

In the News – Overall Media Coverage:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/overall-media-coverage.html

Rescue Class to Present at Annual Symposium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  September 16, 2011

Contact:

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project

Dave Benjamin, Class Organizer & Media Relations

708-903-0166

dpaulben@hotmail.com

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/dave.benjamin

Surfboard Rescue Class to Present at 11^th Annual Symposium

GREAT LAKES, USA – The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is excited and proud to announce that it will be presenting its "Surfboard Rescue Techniques" class at the National Drowning Prevention Alliance’s 11^th Annual Symposium, March 7, 2012 in San Diego, California.

“Presenting allows us to bring the issues unique to the Great Lakes to a national forum,” said Bob Pratt, Surf Rescue Class Instructor.  “Our rip currents are different; they are caused by short fetch windswells, and our piers are solid structures that exacerbate the rip current problem.”

The Great Lakes have a short swimming season (typically three months), yet has a high number of drownings each year (74 in 2010; 68 to date in 2011).

“Addressing these challenges at the symposium may result in greater interest by researchers and may also result in expanded funding,” Pratt added.  “The ultimate goal is and will always be the prevention of drowning by increased education and a culture of respect for the power of the Lakes.”

“We will showcase the broad range of efforts taking place in the Great Lakes region. While the region may be struggling economically, volunteer and non-profit groups have stepped in to fill voids caused by a lack of lifeguards and cuts to public safety and education.”

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project believes its class can serve as a national model bringing diverse groups (surfers, law enforcement, water rescue professionals, and the general public) together with the common goal of saving lives. 

The next “Surfboard Rescue Techniques” is Sunday, September 18, at Whiting Park, Whiting, IN.  The class teaches participants how to recognize the danger of the surf environment; understand rip currents (i.e. how, where, and why rip currents occur); how to survive rips; to know the “Signs of Drowning”; and how to use a surfboard or other flotation device to rescue a person in distress or in a rip current.

The class is FREE and OPEN to the public.  Feel free to invite your friends, family, and water enthusiasts (Surfers, SUP’ers, Kayakers, Professional Water Rescue Personnel) for an informative water safety class and a fun day at the beach.

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This SUNDAY'S Surf Rescue Class information is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/09/surf-rescue-class-whiting-in-sun-918.html

ABOUT THE NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION ALLIANCE

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a volunteer-driven 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in 2004. NDPA members are dedicated to preventing drowning for all age groups in all bodies of water through public education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The public is invited to join by visiting http://www.ndpa.org/.    

 

MORE INFORMATION about the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH – List of Businesses and Organizations

In the News – Overall Media Coverage

2011 Drownings Reach 68

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  September 12, 2011

Contact:

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project

Dave Benjamin, Class Organizer & Media Relations

708-903-0166

dpaulben@hotmail.com;

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/

2011 Great Lakes Drownings Reach 68

GREAT LAKES, USA – According to The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, in 2011 there have been 68 drownings in the Great Lakes.  Rip currents can be a leading cause of death. 

A crisis point

“The Great Lakes drowning situation continues to reach a crisis point,” said Bob Beaton, president Great Lakes Surfing Association.  “Over the years we have had many life threatening incidents even on small-wave days.  Once the August/September winds pick up, we really have our hands full out there.”

According to Beaton, water safety activists need to continue to develop lifesaving methods with the number one priority – getting flotation devices to the victims because it takes less than one minute for a swimmer in distress to become fully submerged.

What’s at the source of all theses drownings?

“There are several issues going on,” said Bob Pratt, Class Instructor for The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.  “The three biggest factors are ignorance, bravado, and inattention by parents.  Knowledge is power, and we need a huge education effort across several spheres.”

Pratt has been collecting drowning data since 2007 and formed “The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project to promote water safety and rip current awareness. Its fifth “Surfboard Rescue Techniques” class of 2011 will be hosted Sunday, September 18 in Whiting, IN.

Rip currents demonizing beaches

“Rip current drownings are demonizing the beaches of the Great Lakes,” said Larry Bordine, Beach Nut Surf Shop owner. “The Great Lakes are very dangerous to those who don't understand them. Understanding rip currents can make the lakes safer for everyone by either avoiding rips or knowing how to escape from them.”

“Of the 68 drownings, none were in Frankfort, Michigan where they never close the pier or beaches and encourage surfing,” Bordine added.  “Each year there are several undocumented surfboard rescues.  When a surfer rescues a swimmer it usually goes unnoticed, but if a swimmer drowns it makes the headlines.”

Surfers make a difference

“I know surfers make a difference in saving lives, and we can always learn more,” said Vince Deur, Surfrider Foundation Lake Michigan Chapter. “Every warm beach day when we have waves, my heart flutters because I feel like somebody is going to get into trouble.”

“Inexperienced swimmers may head towards rip currents because it's where waves seem the calmest,” added Deur.  “If ever caught in a rip current, the natural instinct is to swim straight for the shore and tire yourself out.  This could be tragic.  Instead swim parallel to the shore.”

Deur has been surfing the Great Lakes for 30 years, is an expert at surviving potentially deadly rip currents, and is also with the Grand Haven Water Safety Task Force. 

Education is imperative

“It’s imperative that more people around the Great Lakes gain knowledge and experience on drownings and rescues,” said Mike Killion, Great Lakes Surfer magazine founder and CEO.  “It's sad that people may die on the same day we find joy and fun riding the Great Lakes.”

According to Killion, rip currents are a surfer’s friend and can be a swimmer’s nightmare.  Rip currents can carry surfers out past the breaking waves to the line up without wasting much energy, while rip currents can exhaust inexperienced swimmers to death. 

An unfortunate reality

“Drownings in the Great Lakes are an unfortunate reality that may never be completely eradicated,” said Ben McNeil, Wet Mitten Surf Shop co-owner. “The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project’s class presents a very creative and practical solution to bring down the number of drownings.”

“I’ve been in rip currents numerous times in different bodies of water,” added McNeil. “Being caught in a rip current is a scary experience that can be deadly if you don't know how to respond.  From a very early age, I learned to respect the power of the water.”

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NEXT SURF RESCUE CLASS – Whiting, IN Sun., 9/18

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/09/surf-rescue-class-whiting-in-sun-918.html

MORE INFORMATION about the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-info-great-lakes-surf-rescue.html

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH – List of Businesses and Organizations is at:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/partnerships-great-lakes-surf-rescue.html

In the News – Overall Media Coverage:

http://david-benjamin.blogspot.com/2011/08/overall-media-coverage.html

2011Great Lakes Drownings   

(68 as of 09/11/11)

(Info provided by the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project)

LAKE MICHIGAN:

1.                  Sat.    1/1       Michael Hilling           19-M   Chicago                       Retrieving object

2.                  Wed.  2/2       Peter Davis                  60-M   Chicago                       Unknown

3.                  Mon.  2/14     Casey Palmer              23-M   Milwaukee                  Walk on ice

4.                  Fri.     4/8       Sarah Goenne              61-M   Chicago                       Fall from dock

5.                  Mon.  4/11     Jane Doe                     13-F     Kenosha                      Pier Jump

6.                  Sun.   5/22     Terrell Burton              19-M   St. Joe                         Pier jump

7.                  Wed.  6/8       Jorge Martinez            55-M   Chicago                       swimming

8.                  Sun.   6/19     John Doe                     5-M     Chicago                       Fall from pier

9.                  Fri.     6/29     Steven Link                 42-M   Sheboygan WI                        Step-off

10.              Sat.    7/2       Timothy Judge            44-M   Muskegon                   Scuba

11.              Sun.   7/3       Tyon McNeil               5-M    Covert                         Unknown

12.              Mon. 7/4       Chris Szmajlo              29-M   Chicago                       Boating

13.              Fri.     7/15     Jane Doe                    ?-F       Racine                         Unknown

14.              Fri.     7/15     Mark Tuthill                47-M   Portage                        Step off

15.              Sun.   7/17     Marche Wilburn          6-F       Gary Ind.                    Unknown

16.              Sun.   7/17     Mark Morley               51-M   Charlevoix                   Sailing

17.              Sun.   7/17     Suzanne Bickel           41-F     Charlevoix                   Sailing

18.              Wed   7/27     Sharon Walsh              69-F     Chicago                       unknown

19.              Mon.  8/1       Javier Rivera               19-M   Chicago                       Swimming

20.              Tues.  8/2       Chandra Aravind        33-M   Chicago                       Boating

21.              Wed.  8/3       Delilah Hope Perez     13-F     Pentwater                    rip current

22.              Sun.   8/7       Martin Perez                8-M     Mich. City                   rip current

23.              Tues.  8/9       Daniel Reed                46-M   Saugatuck                   rip current

24.              Tues.  8/9       Bradley Stoner            22-M   Saugatuck                   rip current

25.              Wed.   8/10     Brett Vanetten                       20-M   Gary                            rip current

26.              Thur.  8/18     Dolsey Squires            41-F     Northport Beach         possible rip current

27.              Sat.    8/27     Willie Bogan               11-M   Racine                         rip current

28.              Sat.    8/27     Pawel Lesney              33-M   Gary IN                       rip current

29.              Sat.    8/27     Tristan Shambee          14-M   Wilmette                     rip current

30.              Sun.   8/28     Robert Klepacki          44-M   Hagar                          rip current

31.              Sun.   8/28     Rayan Sami Bokhari   22-M   Porter                          rip current

32.              Fri.     9/01     John Doe                     30-M   Kruse Park,MuskegonRip current

33.              Sun.   9/04     Wojciech Sadowski    25-M   New Buffalo               Rip Current

34.              Thur.  9/08     Phebe Hall                   54-F     Holland                       Unknown

LAKE ERIE

35.              Sun.   5/22     Donald Morrow          55-M   East Harbor                 Fall from dock (etoh)

36.              Tues.  6/14     Susan Zatek                55-F     Monroe                        Fishing

37.              Tues.  6/28     Zachary Wadding       18-M   Ripley N.Y.                 Rip Current

38.              Tues.  6/28     Joselito Irizarry           30-M   Edgewater                   Pier Jump

39.              Sun.   7/3       Daniel Abel                 53-M   Kelley’s Isle                Boating

40.              Thur. 7/20     Herman Teichroeb       24-M   Port Burwell                Swimming

41.              Tues. 7/26     Aiden Nicoll               7-M     Presque Isle                 rip current

42.              Wed. 7/27     John Doe                     27-M   Presque Isle                 Swimming from boat

43.              Sat.    7/30     Paul Spanitz                37-M   Grosse Ile                    unknown

44.              Sun.   7/31     John Doe                     ??-M    Kelleys Island             Swimming from boat

45.              Sun.   7/31     Darylle Phoeur            17-M   Avon Lake                  Rip Current

46.              Tues.  8/23     Antron Davis              25-M   Cleveland                    unknown

LAKE SUPERIOR:

47.              Tues.  6/7       Kevin Dammen           20-M   Apostle Islands           Kayaking

48.              Mon.  7/11     Monty Lyons              42-M   Duluth                         unknown

LAKE ONTARIO:

49.              Tues.  1/4       Porter Simpson            7-M     Niagara on the Lake    Unknown

50.              Sat.    2/6       John Doe                     ?-M      Toronto                       Unknown

51.              Sat.    6/25     John Doe                     30’s-M Toronto                       Unknown

52.              Sat.    7/2       Jane Doe                     50’s-F  Toronto                       Unknown

53.              Sun.   7/17     Visu Vimalan              48-M   Trenton Ont.               Rip Current

54.              Sun.   7/17     John Doe                     35-M   Toronto                       Swim from boat

55.              Sun.   7/17     John Doe                     29-M   Wasaga                        Beach Ont. PWC

56.              Tues. 7/19     Uche Chuks’               13-F     Hamilton Ont.             swimming from dock

57.              Tues. 7/26     Shaylean Richards      32-F     Fair Haven                  rip current

58.              Mon.  8/1       John Doe                     49-M   Sandbanks                   rip current

59.              Sat.    8/20     John Doe                     25-M   Rochester                    unknown

60.              Sun.   9/06     John Doe                     14-M   Orilla, Ont.                  Unknown

LAKE HURON:

61.              Sat.    2/26     Robert Quesnelle        40-M   Georgian Bay              Snowmobiling

62.              Mon.  4/18     James McComb II       20-M   Port Austin                  Wash from pier

63.              Sun.   7/24     Jason McLeod             20-M   Port Franks                  Swimming

64.              Sun.   7/24     Ragna Bersenas           67-F     Georgian Bay              Swimming

65.              Sun.   7/31     Jan Raczychi               49-F     Tobermory                   Scuba

66.              Mon.  8/1       Donald Dorey             42-M   Long Point                  unknown

67.              Thurs. 8/11     Jason McDonough      36-M   Sauble Beach              unknown

LAKE ST. CLAIR:

68.              Sat.    4/23     Hassen Randel                        37-M   Black Creek                Fishing (boat)

One Lake Michigan case pending; He did drown and survived. As of 8/8/2011, he still might be in hospital in serious to critical condition. Not sure? Hope he’s recovering well.

69.              Mon.  8-1       Mark Urness                53-M   Frankfort                     rip current (CPR)

2010 Great Lakes Drownings   

(74 as of 09/05/10)

Note: An asterisk identifies a “would be rescuer”.

LAKE MICHIGAN:

1.      Tues           1/26     Mauricio Guaylias                   27-M   Chicago                       Unknown

2.      Tues           3/2      Richard Wieting,                     53-M   Montrose (Chi.)           Unknown

3.      Sun            4/25     Ryan Lightfoot                       28-M   Petoskey                      Canoeing   

4.      Sun            4/25     Clifford Denay                       27-M   Petoskey                      Canoeing 

5.      Tues           4/18     John Doe                                     -M   Zion                             Unknown

6.      Thurs         5/27     Katlyn LeClaire                      13-F     Escanaba                     step -off

7.      Sat             5/29     Kelvin Motsinger                    9-M    Green Bay                    Unknown       

8.      Wed          6/09     Sofia Khan                              9-F       Holland WI                 kayaking

9.      Wed          6/9       DeVale Thompson                  16-M   Whiting                       Pier jump

10.  Sat             6/19     Vidyasagar Kapoor                 30-M   Chicago                       Unknown

11.  Tues           6/22     Antoine Miller                         21-M   Waukegan                   swimming

12.  Fri              6/25     Paris Bankhead                       20-M   Ill Beach St. Park        swimming

13.  Sun            7/4       Destiny Bahena                       9-F       Ind. Dunes                  rip current*

14.  Sun            7/4       William Lott                            25-M   Silver Lk. St. Park       rip current

15.  Sun            7/11     Perla Solis                               6-F      Covert Park                 unknown

16.  Fri              7/16     Jordy Graves                           17-M   South Haven               rip current

17.  Sat             7/17     James Savage                          55-M   Garfield Twp              swimming

18.  Fri              7/23     Mark Scheuer                          49-M   Grand Haven              rip current*

19.  Sun            7/25     Alfonso Quintero                    26-M   St. Joe                         rip current

20.  Sun            7/25     Jeremiah Green                       12-M   Racine                         unknown

21.  Sun            7/25     Lindsay Bilka                          17-F     Muskegon MI             rip current

22.  Mon           7/26     Kristopher Kane                      19-M   Sheboygan WI                        rip current

23.  Thur           8/5       Richard Drake                         67-M   Covert Park                 rip current

24.  Thur           8/5       Arther Walker                         71-M   Covert Park                 rip current

25.  Fri              8/6       Patrick Reymann                     63-M   Harbor Springs            kayaking

26.  Sun            8/8       Cody Prentiss                          15-M   Calumet Park              unknown

27.  Wed          8/11     Roman Bravo                          19-M   Ill. Beach St Park        unknown

28.  Sat             8/14     Anthony Goldsmith                44-M   Ludington MI             rip current

29.  Sun            8/15     Enrica Lorenz                          27-F     Muskegon MI             rip current

30.  Mon           8/16     Ethan Seitzer                           10-M   Berrien County           rip current

31.  Mon           8/16     Dolsey Lynn Squires               41-F     Gr. Traverse Bay         rip current

32.  Thur           8/19     Richard Habermas                  76-M   Grand haven               rip current

33.  Sun            8/22     Lorenzo Greer                         17-M   Mich. City IN             rip current

34.  Sun            8/22     Scott Hoover                           14-M   Mich. City IN             rip current

35.  Fri              9/3       Timothy Horvath                    26-M   Lincoln Twp MI          rip current

36.  Mon           9/3       Anupam Bhattacharjee           26-M   Ludington MI             pier wash-off

37.  Sun            9/13     Daniel Logsdon                      23-M   Warren Dunes             unknown

38.  Sat             9/18     Timothy Spiller                       49-M   Ludington                   fall from pier

LAKE ERIE

39.  Mon           6/28     Andrew Mooney         21-M   Long Beach ONT                   rip current

40.  Tues           7/6       Louis Barba                 16-M   Sterling St. Park MI                swimming

41.  Thurs         7/8       Anthony Alexander    17-M   Mentor OH                             rip current

42.  Sun            7/11     Chris Alkerton                        18-M   Rock Point      ONT                swimming

43.  Wed          7/14     Victor Arce Jr.                        30-M   Westfield        NY                  swimming

44.  Tues           7/27     Edwin Acosta             41-M   Cleveland        OH                  swim/boat

45.  Sun            8/8       Nate Polosito              14-M   Westfield        OH                  rip current

46.  Mon           8/16     Marco Butler               18-M   Rock Point      ONT                rip current

47.  Thur           8/19     John Doe                     40s-M  Erie                  PA                   unknown

48.  Thur           8/19     John Doe                     53-M   Sherkston        ONT                rip current

49.  Mon           8/23     Cynthia Riediger         53-F     Pelee Island     ONT                rip current*

50.  Mon           9/6       Harallamb Tasi            24-M   Monroe MI                              swimming       

51.  Fri              9/11     Marshal Sharpe           58-M   Hamilton ONT                        fishing

52.  Sun            10/10   Mohammed Aljiboori 19-M   Cleveland OH                         Unknown

LAKE SUPERIOR:

53.  Sat             7/3       Marvin Charette          18-M   Red Cliff                                 Unknown

54.  Wed          7/21     Rod Nilsestuen           62-M  Picnic Rocks                           rip current

55.  Thur           8/5       Elias Jenkins                15-M   Presque Isle                             rip current

56.  Thur           8/5       Alex Schuiteman         16-M   Presque Isle                             rip current

57.  Thur           8/5       Douglas Smith                        50-M   Grand Marais                          rip current

58.  Thur           8/5       Eric Smith                   16-M   Grand Marais                          rip current

59.  Fri              8/27     Devante Billups          18-M  Picnic Rocks                           swimming

LAKE ONTARIO:

60.  Mon           3/29     Jill Williams                 85-F     Sodus N.Y.                             Unknown

61.  Fri              5/28     Edward McMillon      20-M   Rochester NY                         Pier Jump

62.  Wed          6/09     John Doe                     23-M   Pt. Dalhousie                           fall from pier

63.  Fri              7/22     Justin Callahan            29-M   Brighton ONT                         kayaking

64.  Wed          7/28     Mehmet Yilmaz          22-M   Irondequoit Bay                      swim/boat

65.  Fri              8/6       Richard Woodall         77-M   Ellisburg ONT                         fishing

66.  Thur           9/2       Michael Steger            36-M   Olcott NY                               fishing

LAKE HURON:

67.  Sun            4/16     Lawrence Burack        61-M   Saginaw Bay                           Fishing

68.  Tues           6/29     Douglas Rucinskas      5-M     Bayfield ONT                         rip current

69.  Tues           6/29     Andrew Rucinskas      48-M   Bayfield ONT                         rip current*

70.  Sun            7/25     George Georgion Jr     16-M   Lexington MI                          rip current

71.  Tues           7/27     Joseph Lathan             18-M   Conneaut OH                          pier jump

72.  Sun            8/15     John Doe                     10-M   Georgan Bay                           canoeing

73.  Mon           8/16     Oksana Milovanovic   16-F     Kincardine ONT                     rip current

74.  Thurs         8/19     John Doe                     24-M   Sauble Beach ONT                 unknown