Though many didn't realize Cedar Lake beach saw a water rescue after a near drowning on Sunday, beachgoers who spoke with FOX 9 News say the tragedy has raised awareness about swimming safety.
Drowning deaths can happen at community pools and on popular fishing lakes -- and the most recent drowning-related death came on Monday when the 16-year-old girl who was rescued from Cedar Lake on Sunday afternoon.
The teen spent 40 minutes under water before divers found her, and though she was resuscitated and taken to the hospital in critical condition, officials said it was not likely that she would survive.
Scenes like what unfolded on Sunday shortly after 2 p.m. -- with crime tape and emergency vehicles blocking the water -- make people pause and realize just how dangerous water can be. Even those who did not know about the rescue before speaking with FOX 9 News said they will think twice about safety.
"I would definitely be more cautious -- especially since it's so recent in this like and right out there," said Parker Grubb.
Grubb, 14, has been coming to swim at Cedar Lake since she was a little girl.
"It's the swimming lake," she told FOX 9 News. "Everyone comes to go swimming."
That's what the 16-year-old was doing on Sunday when she jumped off the floating dock that had just been installed a week ago after popular demand prompted the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Department to begin installing them last year.
It's still unknown why the teen didn't resurface on her own.
No lifeguard was scheduled to be there when she went under, but park officials say the lifeguards are really just a second set of eyes. Grubb says that's why she always checks up on her brother or uses the buddy system when she's out at the lake.
"I don't think one person should be entirely responsible for everyone that's swimming," she explained. "I think there should be mixed responsibility."
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:57:40 GMT
The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.
The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:25:40 GMT
Metro-North is urging commuters in Connecticut to make alternate plans starting on Monday. Train service on much of the New Haven line remains suspended after Friday's train derailment
Metro-North is urging commuters in Connecticut to make alternate plans starting on Monday. Train service on much of the New Haven line remains suspended after Friday's train derailment
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:21:50 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information on Sunday regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information on Sunday regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:35:12 GMT
A bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a livery cab in Brooklyn early Sunday morning. Police say the victim was riding eastbound on Eastern Parkway between Underhill and Washington Avenues
A bicyclist was killed when he was struck by a livery cab in Brooklyn early Sunday morning. Police say the victim was riding eastbound on Eastern Parkway between Underhill and Washington Avenues
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:05:54 GMT
Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
Amtrak announced Sunday night that service remains suspended between New York and New Haven, with limited Amtrak service available between Boston and New Haven.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:26:29 GMT
The NYPD are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl on a Queens MTA bus Saturday night. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. on Sutphin and Rockaway Boulevard
The NYPD are looking for the suspect who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl on a Queens MTA bus Saturday night. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. on Sutphin and Rockaway Boulevard
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:42:18 GMT
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced a new legislation to reduce debt on federal loans. Gillibrand is proposing the "Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act"
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:14 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:14:07 GMT
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
Authorities say one person is dead and another was injured when the vehicle they were in ran off the road and crashed into Huntington harbor on Long Island Saturday evening.
