From our good friend Susan Och comes this link to the National Weather Service, where you will find a new series of posters promoting better information about drowning. The one detailing the difference between what a drowning person looks like compared to “movie” drowning is particularly important for folks living on the lakes. Here is the link:
http://www.weather.gov/iwx/beachhazards_awareness_week
For example, did you know:
Ladies and gentlemen, please take the time to scroll through these informational posters prior to setting off on your Lake Leelanau adventure on this fine summer day. It may save a life. Thank you.