, an annual event organized for Black boaters on Lake Michigan.
Despite Walls’ boat not officially being part of the event, her attendance coincided with the floating party, which featured numerous ticketed gatherings.
Organizers later expressed their sorrow over the tragedies in a statement, urging attendees to wear life jackets and avoid overcrowding boats.
Although the drowning incidents linked to Walls and the missing boater occurred outside the defined event area, the organizers extended their condolences to the victims’ families.
In a different incident, a man suffered serious injuries after losing his foot when two boats collided at The Playpen as he was trying to exit one.
He was hospitalized but was reported to be in stable condition shortly after.
The fire department’s marine unit facilitated numerous rescues of individuals stranded on jet skis and boats throughout the weekend, with no reported injuries in those cases.
As of Monday afternoon, the identities of the second drowning victim and the missing person remain undisclosed, leaving loved ones and friends in distress as the search continues.
The series of incidents highlights the importance of safety measures while enjoying recreational activities on the water, particularly during times of heavy use.
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