Staying safe during summer swimming and avoiding the dangers of drowning The fun of swimming in the summer sun comes with the threat of sunburns and potential for drowning. Here's how you can stay safe and what to keep in mind for summer. Author: Jeremy Downing Updated: 1:28 AM EDT April 20, 2021 TEMPERANCE, Mich. — The warm weather of spring and summer are right around the corner and for many it's synonymous with fun at the lake or pool and a cool swim. But along with that fun comes the threat of sunburns and drowning. Lori Speegle is the branch executive at the Francis Family YMCA in Temperance, Michigan. As a former lifeguard and Aquatics Director, she knows first-hand the dangers our kids can face each summer when it comes to drowning.