Practicing summertime water safety

ABC. -- If you're heading out to Lake Michigan to cool down, a midsummer warning about the dangers of rip currents.

Lifeguards rescued two swimmers at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City this past weekend, but unfortunately not everyone who gets in water trouble has lifeguards as a resource.

ABC57 Morning Anchor Jordan Hatfield spoke to the founder of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project today about the importance of staying safe on Lake Michigan.