On any of these sunny summer days, looking out at Lake Union or Lake Washington, people can be seen on yachts, sailboats, kayaks, and paddleboards, all enjoying Washington’s beauty. But there is a dangerous undercurrent to the recreation.
In just the last two weeks, the King County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Unit has seen about a dozen drownings, and in the last week has assisted in about 100 rescues.
“In years that we have it get really hot at the beginning of summer, we see more drownings in rivers, and we see more people on the water, so we see more drownings in the water,” said
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