South Haven City Council considers reintroducing lifeguards to public beaches due to safety concerns, with 1,236 Great Lakes drownings since 2010.

South Haven City Council is considering reintroducing lifeguards to its public beaches after a 20-year absence due to safety concerns. With 1,236 drownings in the Great Lakes since 2010, area residents support the return of lifeguards. The city would need to budget $630,000 annually for training, recruiting, and certification. No decision has been made yet, but advocates hope for lifeguards by June.