HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A close call for a young girl at the Duck Creek Quarry has Howard leaders reminding people that they’re swimming at their own risk.
Officials say the girl almost drowned Monday but is okay.
It’s been nearly ten years since quarry has been open to the public.
“We enjoy it,” said Tina Erickson of Green Bay.
Erickson tells FOX 11 she’s familiar with the dangers of quarries, and that’s why she keeps a close eye on her children.
“Our kids do know how to swim well. But we are here with them, we realize it is swimming at your own risk.”
Village administrator, Paul Evert, tells FOX 11 the public needs to take precautions when swimming at the quarry.
“Like every open body of water, people need to know what their skill set is. They need to take the individual responsibility.”
He says caution signs have also been put up hoping to prevent any type of incident.
The beach does not have any on-duty lifeguards, and is ‘swim at your own risk.’
For those inexperienced swimmers, the village has set up a designated shallow area.
Evert says it will be buoyed off and opened this week.
“Families should really go to that newer beach that will be completed and opened by the end of the week. That’s my suggestion if you don’t have an experienced swimmer.”
As for Erickson, she says she’s just glad the landmark has re-opened, “It’s a beautiful place to be outside and enjoy the summer.”
Despite calls by some to close the quarry, village officials say they have no plans on shutting the quarry down.
