A month after two young men drowned at Lakeview Beach, the park system is adding tools one victim’s mother hopes will save other lives.
LORAIN, Ohio — A tragedy is inspiring change at Lorain County Metro Parks.
He explained the addition of rescue rings was inspired by drowning deaths at Lakeview Beach nearly a month earlier.On May 31, investigators said 14-year-old Isaiah Barnes waded into Lake Erie at Lakeview Beach in Lorain. He made it beyond a break wall, where water and terrain are unpredictable, and went underwater.
“I hope it does prevent any other tragedies, especially with our young kids,” she said. “I wish they had lifeguards on duty where the kids could go down there and swim and be safe.” She explained the parks used money from their safety budget, which would normally pay lifeguard wages, to purchase the rings. She estimated the rings, throw bags and backup sets all together cost less than $1,000.
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