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Statistics About The Most Dangerous Lake In The Us
The most dangerous lake in the US likely has a higher incidence of drownings and boating accidents compared to other lakes.
In this post, we explore the statistics surrounding Lake Michigan, highlighting its reputation as the most dangerous lake in the U.S. From a high number of drowning deaths to specific risk factors and trends, the data sheds light on the hazards associated with this seemingly tranquil body of water.
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"Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system, is considered the deadliest in the U.S., accounting for over 290 drowning deaths between 2010 and 2016."
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"Between 2002 and 2018, there were 82 fatalities due specifically to rip currents in Lake Michigan."
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"Despite representing just 15% of Great Lakes' surface area, Lake Michigan accounted for 38% of drowning fatalities among the Great Lakes from 2010 to 2020."
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"Between 2010 and 2018, 40% of the Lake Michigan drowning deaths occurred in Michigan state, followed by Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin."
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"Three-quarters of drowning deaths in Lake Michigan had occurred while swimming or playing on the beach, as reported in 2018."
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"By August 2021, there had been 56 Great Lakes drownings with 22 of them being in Lake Michigan."
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"Lake Michigan has a notably higher average number of annual drowning deaths (approximately 30) compared to the other Great Lakes."
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"From 2010-2018, lone swimmers represented 71% of drowning deaths in Lake Michigan."
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"Over 40 identified victims of drowning events in Lake Michigan between 2010-2020 were teenagers."
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"In 2020, 56% of the drowning incidents occurred in Lake Michigan were happening when the victim was not wearing any life jacket."
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"Weather Service's beach hazard awareness program reported that rip currents in Lake Michigan led to 27 deaths and 71 rescues from 2002 to early 2020."
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"From 2002 to 2018, structural currents caused the second most fatalities after rip currents in Lake Michigan."
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"Men accounted for the majority, nearly 80%, of the drownings in Lake Michigan from 2010 to 2018."
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"In the summer of 2018, Lake Michigan held the highest great lake drowning rates with 90 incidents."
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"Lake Tahoe, considered one of the deadliest lakes in the U.S, claimed 2 lives per year on average in 2016."
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"Lake Tahoe measures around 6,225 feet in altitude, making it the second deepest lake in the U.S. and imposing complications for expecting swimmers."
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"In 2021, Lake Havasu, considered one of the deadliest lakes in the U.S., had claimed around 8 lives."
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"From 2000 to 2017, 85 people drowned in Lake Tahoe; about a quarter of them were swimming and about half were boating."
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"Between 2000 and 2018, Lake Havasu had 25 fatal boating accidents, making it one of the deadliest boating accident spots in the U.S."
Jannik Lindner
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