Near drownings at Lake Michigan and Shipshewana's Wana Waves
Near drownings at Lake Michigan and Shipshewana's Wana Waves Save Email Print
Posted: 12:45 AM Aug 10, 2008
 Last Updated: 12:45 AM Aug 10, 2008
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There were some tense moments at a Lagrange County waterpark on Saturday.

Officials at Splash Universe's Wana Waves park in Shipshewana tell us a guest was transported to the hospital after some apparent troubles in the water.

The waterpark's general manager says the guest left the park breathing.

The incident is still under investigation, and we were not given any other details.

Meantime, it was another rough day on Lake Michigan.

We have been telling you about dangerous currents this summer, including an incident in New Buffalo where a family almost drowned.

The Berrien County Sheriff's Department tells us a boy is recovering after being pulled out in the lake off Weko Beach.

Officials say he was unresponsive when he was first pulled from the lake, but later gained consciousness.

The sheriff's department says more warnings have been issued for riptide currents this summer, and asks swimmers to use caution when enjoying the lake.
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Posted by: Jennifer Location: Goshen on Aug 11, 2008 at 03:53 PM
I went to Wana Waves with my parents and got into that hot tube and all the other fun things they had. I got a Chemical burn from the water.
Posted by: Skip Location: across the water on Aug 11, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Here we go again. Trying to mandate laws to protect people from their own stupidity. Haven't you folks caught on yet? People will do what they want whether there's a law against it or not. How about we use the laws we can enforce?? You know the ones that tend to harm others, such as murder, rape, theft and so on. Closing the lake???? Now I have heard it all. Roads are dangerous during the winter, are we going to close them December through April ??? Yes I know they get closed during storms. And let's face it, it's common sense to stay home during a blizzard. Do we need a law in this areana as well?? Life is a dangerous adventure, humans are fragile, Not everyone on earth has common sense, How did people ever survive through the 1800,s - sounds like we are all very lucky to be here. LIFE - Proceed at your own risk.
Posted by: Don Location: Middlebury on Aug 11, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Wana waves on its own is a health hazard. My daughter went there with her grandparents and everyone came back with bactierial infections on thier skin. YUCK.
Posted by: Debi Location: St. Joe on Aug 11, 2008 at 12:41 PM
How can you tell that there's a riptide?
Posted by: B Location: Bridgman on Aug 11, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Every year so many lives are lost in Lake Michigan due to water conditions and swimmers' bad decisions. I think beaches should be closed on red flag days. People on the beach should have to leave and no else let into the beach. Sometimes people must be protected from themselves.
Posted by: Lauren on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:44 AM
We spent the day at the beach in New Buffalo. The life guards spent the entire time up and down the beach telling people to get out of the water because of the rip currents. As soon as the guards would walk further down the beach, those same stupid people would get back in the water. I really don't know what it takes to get through to some people. Meanwhile, if they get into trouble than the life guards has to risk their life because someone was stupid and didn't listen.
Posted by: katie Location: bridgman on Aug 11, 2008 at 09:02 AM
I was at Weko beach before this near drowning occurred - I wouldn't put my foot in past my ankle - the surf and current was so strong. But there were plenty of others caring about the warning flags posted. Many times, it is out of towners - not familiar with the dangers, that are the most at risk. People, take the warning signs seriously. Put yourself at risk, but remember when you get into trouble - others will risk their lives to try and save yours!
Posted by: Hope Location: SB on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:55 AM
Warnings are posted - red flags!! People need to pay attention and not disregard the warnings. With all the news of drownings lately you would think people would be a little more cautious and heed the warnings.
Posted by: Joe Location: South bend on Aug 11, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Gee... How about if people use alittle common sense..... It does go along way. It is truly sad what happened ..but when you go 100mph and never look things like this happen.
Posted by: M Location: V on Aug 11, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Put up a fence around the lake and ban waterparks.
Posted by: Megan Location: Elkhart on Aug 10, 2008 at 07:59 PM
"How do you propose the lake is 'closed off'" Easy! Just tell the public that there's been a massive raw sewage leak into the lake! LoL- not a very far cry from what's actually in the lake water.
Posted by: Um, Michelle on Aug 10, 2008 at 07:21 PM
How do you propose the lake is 'closed off'????? The police can't patrol the PIERS to keep folks from jumping...how do you think the LAKE can be closed?????
Posted by: Michelle on Aug 10, 2008 at 08:46 AM
The lake should be closed off when rip currents are that bad. I will say an extra prayer for the young boy.

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