Man tries to increase safety at Portage Lakes after 2 drownings in 6 days

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man is pushing to make a local lake safer after two people drowned in Portage Lakes in just six days.

As we approach the July 4th holiday, when Portages Lakes will be busier than ever, one local group has launched a petition for safety. The goal is to get support for increasing safety measures at the popular swim spot.

Three people have drowned at Portage Lakes State Park in just 10 months…

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