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Brrr.. Great Lakes dangerously cold, despite warmer weather

Lake Erie, Buffalo New York

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) - Even as the weather heats up, the Great Lakesremain dangerously cold. The U.S. Coast Guard says water temperatures in the lakes are ranging from thehigh 30s to the low 50s. Water safety specialist Mike Baron of the Ninth CoastGuard District says water as warm as 76 degrees poses a threat to people whofall in. Cold water boosts the risk of hypothermia and drowning.Officials say boaters should always wear a life jacket and make sure there'sone for everyone on board.Other safety tips include dressing appropriately for water temperatures whenheading out; filing a float plan with family and friends; never going out on thewater alone; wearing reflective clothing that searchers could spot; and carryinga personal locator beacon and a VHF-FM marine radio. Copyright 2017 Great Lakes Today. To see more, visit Great Lakes Today.

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