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Push to Stay Safe on the Water This Holiday Weekend
- Operation Dry Water will run from July 4 to 6, with enforcement agencies nationwide targeting intoxicated boaters and drivers on water and roads.
- This enforcement effort follows heavy boat traffic expected over the holiday and ongoing concerns about alcohol as a leading factor in boating fatalities.
- Authorities urge boaters to wear life jackets regardless of age, slow down, navigate safely, and designate sober operators to prevent tragic incidents.
- In 2024, Wisconsin reported 14 boating deaths, with 10 victims not wearing life jackets, and Tennessee arrested over 500 people last year for boating under the influence.
- The campaign aims to reduce alcohol-related boating deaths and injuries by raising awareness, increasing enforcement visibility, and removing impaired operators from waterways.
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Conservation officers give tips on water safety
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) - Many people will enjoy the 4th of July holiday weekend on the water and Indiana Conservation Officers want people to have fun safely. Conservation Officer Luke Tincher reminded people going out on the water to have a sober boat driver. He said boat drivers should operate the boat safely and wisely. He added that if there are other boats around, operators should use caution and observe what the other boats are doi…
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Glenwood Springs Post IndependentColorado officials say life jackets are ‘essential’ as state documents dip in drownings after several deadly years for water recreation
Colorado has seen a dip in drownings and water-related deaths so far this year compared to last summer — and state officials hope to keep it that way over the busy Fourth of July weekend. Colorado Parks and Wildlife public information officer Bridget O’Rourke said the holiday weekend should be fun, so it is important to practice safety when recreating on the water, including wearing a life jacket. “Our reservoirs and lakes are not the same as sw…
SCDNR completing boat inspections during the holiday weekend: What to know
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - If you're heading to the water to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, you may notice increased patrolling and safety checks. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) are growing their presence across the state for the holiday weekend. Patrols will occur across 15 counties from Friday to Sunday. Officers will conduct boat inspections at public landings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “We’re not out to writ…
Enhanced Holiday Patrols Looking For Impaired Boaters
The Marine Board, Sheriff’s Offices across the state, and the Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 4-6, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence of intoxicants (BUII). Boating under the influence of intoxicants means prescription drugs, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, or any other substance that impairs a person’s ability to…
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