"Averaging 279 feet in depth, the lake reaches 925 feet at its deepest point," according to the Great Lakes Commission. The coldest lake is Lake Superior, with its warmest water temperature of 66.6 ...

Last year, at least 17 people in Oregon died in boating-related drownings in the summer months, according to the Oregon State ...

But while the sun may be shining, the water can still pose serious risks. One of the most dangerous is cold water shock. Cold water shock is a sudden and involuntary response that occurs when the ...

Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20, but warm weather may arrive earlier.

This difference can be more than just a shock to the system; it can be dangerous. Cold water shock happens when your body hits water that’s colder than 70 degrees.

A string of recent drownings across Maine is prompting officials to renew safety warnings as warm weather draws more people ...

Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20, but warm weather may arrive earlier.

Swimming in cold lake water can lead to cold shock and hypothermia. The official start of summer is June 20, but warm weather may arrive earlier.