Recreation
VIDEO: Warm spring increases drowning risk
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With summer on the horizon, water safety folks discuss ways to stay safe while splashing.
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Echo
People confused, dismissive of weather warnings; shouldn’t open windows, duck under bridges
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A new study shows people who commonly witness tornado warnings are slower to protect themselves.
Recreation
Great Lakes surf rescue expert named national Lifesaver of the Year
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A firefighter who couldn’t swim until college now devotes time and energy to keeping people safe on the Great Lakes. Bob Pratt of Michigan was named 2011 Lifesaver of the Year by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance.