Lacking Pools, Residents May Crowd Dangerous Beaches

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With many public pools closed in Wisconsin, people will likely head to beaches along the Great Lakes to cool off this summer. That could spell trouble.

As local governments in the Badger State struggle with budget shortfalls, hiring lifeguards for public beaches is low on the priority list. Meanwhile, water levels this year on Lake Michigan are high, which makes for bigger waves and stronger rip currents.

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