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Cold water immersion safety tips as the fall weather turns colder

Sep 01, 2022 01:07PM ● By Editor

Temperatures are lowering and waters will soon be turning dangerously cold, don’t be lulled into lowering your vigilance! From the U.S. Coast Guard • September 1, 2022

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Marquette Police offers Lake Superior safety reminders

Aug 30, 2022 10:56AM ● By Editor

We all enjoy and have many opportunities to interact with magnificent Lake Superior and all the natural wonder that it has to offer, but we also have to respect the lake’s power. By Jack Hall of radioresultsnetwork.com • August 29, 2022

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Man dies when boat capsized on Lake Superior

Aug 27, 2022 06:37AM ● By Editor

An Iowa man died when dangerous water conditions caused a boat to capsize on Lake Superior Thursday morning. The victim has been identified as Michael Menke, 64. By Briggs LeSavage from KBJR-TV • August 26, 2022

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Boat Collided With Break Wall And Sank Into Lake Superior

Aug 11, 2022 09:17AM ● By Laura Durenberger

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says a boat collided with a break wall and sunk Tuesday night - Fox 21 News - August 10, 2022

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Good news for flooded out northwestern Ontario. Lake of the Woods water levels continue to drop

Aug 04, 2022 07:17AM ● By Editor

Decline of 8 to 10 centimetres expected over the coming week. From CBC News · Thunder Bay • August 3, 2022

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Great Lakes Drownings: How to be Aware

Jul 30, 2022 08:42AM ● By Editor

The shock of hitting the cold water causes sudden changes in breathing and blood pressure, and over time, reduces the ability to think. These changes increase the risk of hypothermia and drowning because of the loss of function in your body. By Katie McClung of 9&10 News • July 29, 2022

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Lake Superior near record cold for late July. Inland lakes nearing summer peak warmth.

Jul 30, 2022 07:15AM ● By Editor

Water temperatures still in the frigid 30s along the North Shore. Heat wave builds next week. By Paul Huttner from Minnesota Public Radio News • July 29, 2022

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5 potentially life-saving tips every boater should know

Jul 07, 2022 01:16PM ● By Editor

OPP Sergeant Dave Moffatt, the provincial marine coordinator of the Highway Safety Division, shares five preventative boating safety tips before stepping on board. By Aleeshia Carman from Cottage Life • July 5, 2022

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Know the risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas

Jul 06, 2022 12:50PM ● By Editor

While most people are unaware of electrical dangers posed in water environments such as electric shock drowning (ESD), each year people are injured or killed from these hazards. From the National Fire Protection Association - July 5, 2022

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Operation Dry Water set for the holiday weekend

Jul 01, 2022 08:16AM ● By Editor

Boating while intoxicated (BWI) is the leading contributing factor in boating accidents and fatalities: in recent years, nearly half the fatal boating incidents in Minnesota involved alcohol. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • June 30, 2022

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