Real water bugs belong to the order Hemiptera and are aquatic insects, meaning they live in water. They include things like water boatmen, water scorpions, water striders, and pond skaters.

Far too often, that’s a path to more trouble. It was fatal for a 16-year-old White Lake boy. His body was found in a pond Sunday night, after he tried to elude police by running into a wooded area.

Before entering the water, the Black juvenile put on a life vest and told the others he couldn’t swim, according to authorities. All three then entered the pond. Once in the water, the 14-year ...