STAY WATER AWARE

If you are heading to your favorite swimming hole the DNR encourages you to put safety first.  Spokeswoman Lisa Dugan says that each year we see an average of 10 Minnesotans drown in non-boating accidents along with the countless number of near-drownings or close calls.  Dugan says to make sure you have someone in your group keeping an eye out for those in the water.  She says drowning can happen quickly and quietly.