The drowning of an eight-year-old boy this past weekend at Turkey Point drives home the need to discuss water safety with young children, stresses OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk.
That should include a plan should you become separated while at a beach.
Sanchuk says parents of young children need to understand Lake Erie has strong undertows and it is critical to discuss water safety with them.
Don’t let the hot and sunny weather we enjoyed this past weekend fool you, cautions Sanchuk. The Lake Erie water temperature is still in the low 12 degree range and hypothermia can be a factor, especially in young children.
The body of the eight-year-old boy who went missing Saturday afternoon in the water off Turkey Point was found around 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
