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Great Lakes Dangerous Currents Motion Graphics Video

06/15/2021 by Jim Hill Leave a Comment

This is a new educational video produced by the Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project.

Lake Michigan, the Deadliest Great Lake

05/31/2021 by Jim Hill Leave a Comment

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Woman in Manistee, Michigan Saves Three from Drowning

05/29/2021 by Jim Hill Leave a Comment

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A woman in Manistee, Michigan saved three people from drowning on May 26, 2021. Refer to this news story: Woman called a hero after saving three children from drowning in Lake Michigan | WSBT … [Continue reading]

Welcome to Lakeside Memorial

04/17/2021 by Jim Hill Leave a Comment

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Lake Michigan Drownings

Victim's Name (First Last): Unknown Man

Drowning Story Title: A 75-Year-old Unknown man was found dead at Rogers Park

Victim's Age: 75

Date of the Accident: 11/02/2024

Year: 2024

Story about the drowning:

The body of a 75-year-old unknown man was found at Rogers Park on November 2nd.

The police were called at about 7:40 am in the 1100 block of West Morse Avenue near Lunt Beach.

They found the man unresponsive in the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A thorough investigation is underway to find the exact cause of drowning.

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Lake Michigan Drownings

Victim's Name (First Last): Douglas Greyerbiehl

Drowning Story Title: Douglas Greyerbiehl at Silver Beach

Victim's Age: 69

Date of the Accident: 09/18/2024

Year: 2024

Story about the drowning:

Douglas Greyerbiehl was 69 years old when his body was found in Lake Michigan off Silver Beach.

The police were called to the beach at about 4:19 pm in St. Joseph.

They retrieved the man’s body and notified his family.

An autopsy was scheduled to find the exact cause of his death, but the police believed that no foul play was involved.

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Lake Michigan Drownings

Victim's Name (First Last): Gavin Miller

Drowning Story Title: Gavin Miller at Lower Evans Lake in Mecosta County

Victim's Age: 21

Date of the Accident: 09/23/2024

Year: 2024

Story about the drowning:

Gavin Miller was 21 years old when he drowned in Lower Evans Lake in Mecosta County while fishing.

The incident happened on September 23, around 10 p.m., when Gavin and his friend’s boat capsized while fishing.

Gavin’s 24-year-old friend was able to swim back to the shore and called for help after Gavin failed to resurface.

A vast search was conducted to find Gavin, as his body was found on September 24 around 11:52 am.

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Lake Michigan Drownings

Victim's Name (First Last): Unknown Man

Drowning Story Title: A 44-year-old Unknown man was drowned at Versluis Park

Victim's Age: 44

Date of the Accident: 09/21/2024

Year: 2024

Story about the drowning:

A 44-year-old Unknown man lost his life at Versluis Park in Plainfield Township.

The incident happened around 6:15 pm on September 21, when crews were called to the scene because of a swimmer who possibly went down and never resurfaced.

Many bystanders and swimmers went into the water to find the man, and about half an hour later, they were able to locate him.

First responders performed CPR to revive him, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

His name was not released by the police.

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Non Great Lakes inside the USA

Victim's Name (First Last): Brady Donnelly

Drowning Story Title: Brady Donnelly at Tecumseh pond

Victim's Age: 25

Date of the Accident: 09/15/2024

Year: 2024

Story about the drowning:

Brady Donnelly was 25 years old when he was accidentally drowned at Tecumseh Pond.

The police were called to the park at around 11:29 am when witnesses reported about a possible drowning.

The man tried to swim across the pond and went underwater.

The police entered the water and found the Donnelly around 12:04 pm.

He was taken out of the water and transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

There is no foul play involved in his drowning, nor were there signs of use of drugs or alcohol at that time.

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