Stinging jellyfish, rays with their whip-like tails and sharks on the hunt are some ocean hazards that might typically worry beachgoers. But rip currents are the greatest danger and account for the ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Every year, millions of people visit West Michigan's beautiful lakeshore. Known for its beaches and idyllic lakeshore towns, Lake Michigan can also be dangerous. “The lake really ...

With the return of summer heat, splash pads, swimming pools and the beach remain some of the most popular ways to stay cool. Even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous ...

BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- With summer just around the corner and a heat wave predicted for Michigan, there’s no better time for a trip to the beach. Unofficial statistics show 85 people drowned in the ...

Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were "in panic mode" and unable to "swim parallel to the shore," according to authorities Martin County Sheriff's Office A couple from Pennsylvania died after ...

Large waves, rip tides and rough surf are prompting mayors and beach officials around the Jersey Shore to ban swimming as Hurricane Erin barrels northward into the Atlantic Ocean. More than a dozen ...