Here’s what experts say about staying safe on Lake Lanier during July 4th weekend - Gainesville Times

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Here’s what experts say about staying safe on Lake Lanier during July 4th weekend

Lanier Recovery Divers Richard Pickering, right, and Ronin Molina-Salas prepare to demonstrate a dive at Holiday Marina. The two recovered a set of keys tossed into the water next to the docks. Pickering and his team recover items dropped into the lake and have at times assisted in the recovery of people who have drowned. - photo by Scott Rogers

06302023 LAKE 6.jpg — Lanier Recovery Divers Richard Pickering, right, and Ronin Molina-Salas prepare to demonstrate a dive at Holiday Marina. The two recovered a set of keys tossed into the water next to the docks. Pickering and his team recover items dropped into the lake and have at times assisted in the recovery of people who have drowned. - photo by Scott Rogers

Drownings don’t happen like you see in the movies.