Last weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio, and uncle saw that his nephew was drowning
in Lake Michigan and rushed in without hesitation to save his life, sacrificing
his own to save the 12 year old boy. Kevin Schlake, 40, is reported to
be of the three deaths from drowning’s that occurred in Lake Michigan
last weekend from the high waves that came in. His family claims that
his act of courage was an evidence of his genuine character, he loved
people, and was known as a giver, and in this event he gave his own life
to save another. Schlake was known for loving his nephews dearly. The
family shared in their statement that at the time of their nephew getting
caught in the five foot wave, another nephew and a brother-in-law were
in the water as well. The family shares that Schlake went into the water
to save one the nephews from the current, he was able to get him safely
to shore. Two other men saved the brother in law who was caught underwater.
Soon after the current caught Schlake and pulled him under filling his
lungs with water. He was found 30 minutes after the incident during search,
lying in about 5 feet of water. Schlake was taken to the hospital and
was pronounced dead that night. His family and friends consider him to
be a hero, as do the doctors at the University of Chicago Hospital; he
died a hero to save the life of another. Deaths from drowning can be tragic
accidents, though there are stories like Schlake in which a death occurred
as a heroic action. If you or someone you know has been a victim of drowning
as a result of negligence or lack of proper care, then you are in need
of a personal injury attorney that can fight for your case. Losing a loved
one is a misfortune that can’t be undone, though in the event of
this tragedy compensation can be sought after. Contact
Knowles Law Firm, PLC today with more information regarding a drowning situation.