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MICHIGAN, May 28, 2024 ~ The parents of a couple who died in Lake Michigan about two years ago are trying to ensure no other parents have to suffer the pain they did after their children lost their lives while swimming in Lake Michigan.
In August of 2022, 19-year-old Emily MacDonald and 22-year-old Kory Ernster were out enjoying a day at the beach in South Haven when the two died from drowning. Emily’s mom, Lisa MacDonald and Kory’s father, Stephen Ernster, are using life insurance money to donate Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyards, or EMILY, to the cities of New Buffalo and Silver Beach along the shore of Lake Michigan.
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May 28, 2024 ~ The parents of a couple who died in Lake Michigan about two years ago are trying to ensure no other parents have to suffer the pain they did after their children lost their lives while swimming in Lake Michigan. WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne talks to Kevin Dietz and Tom Jordan about the parents using life insurance money to donate Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyards, or EMILY, to cities along the shore of Lake Michigan.
(CONTINUED) The EMILY Robots are remote-controlled water devices that can be sent out to save people in the water. They travel at 23 mph and have easy grip handles for victims to grab onto. The parents hope the donation will lead other communities to establish lifeguard programs.
“In loving memory of Emily and Kory” is noted on the side of the donated E.M.I.L.Y. devices.
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