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May 14, 2021
On early spring days, it’s hard to want to stay off of the water.
At this time of the year, there are colder water conditions. And if you’re not prepared, you could be in trouble.
“This is somewhat of a dangerous times on the Great Lakes,” said Dave Benjamin, Executive Director for Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project. “There’s always hazards around any body of water, but this is the time of year where we are all itching to get out.”
The Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project says if you are headed back to the beach, there are few thing to keep in mind.