Summer Alert: Rising Dangers in America’s Beloved Lakes as Drownings Increase

As summer unfolds, drawing crowds to the embrace of water bodies across the nation, the festive air is tinged with caution. The onset of the Fourth of July weekend typically sees an uptick in aquatic activities, but it also ushers in risks that lurk beneath the surfaces of America’s popular lakes and other waterways. From coast to coast, families are flocking to pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes, attracted by the promise of clear, warm weather. …

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