It's called the "Swimming Buddy" and one local man hopes it will catch on and save lives. Armando Rositas put on a demostration of it at Lake Lansing in Haslett Tuesday for local law enforcement, emergency personnel and a representative from State Senator Valde Garcia's office.
The "Swimming Buddy" clips onto the back of a life jacket and bobs up behind the swimmer like a mini tower. The idea is to keep swimmers more visible to other boaters in the water. It could also prove helpful if someone goes overboard.
Rositas has more information about his invention at www.swimming-buddy.com.