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    Experts caution safety as beach season opens Friday: Half of all Great Lakes drownings occur in Lake Michigan

    by Avani Kalra, Chicago Tribune May 23, 2024 4 minutes
    Gabriel Kenah, left, and Jake Pietryla play football in Lake Michigan on May 20, 2024, at 31st Street Beach.

    CHICAGO — For Pam Kaloustian, the opening of beach season in Chicago signifies something special. As an avid swimmer, Kaloustian travels to Oak Street Beach at least once a week every summer to enjoy the water, sun and sights.

    “The Park District puts up lane lines that run parallel with the pavement right at Oak Street,” said Kaloustian, 65, of Arlington Heights. “Going around and just being able to see buildings as we take a breath, it’s just unbelievable. It’s breathtaking.”

    Kaloustian said nothing compares to open-water swimming.

    But even experienced swimmers can run into trouble with unpredictable weather conditions. According to statistics, Lake Michigan is the most dangerous

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