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Boating Safety a Priority on Indian River Lagoon This Holiday Weekend
- Brevard County deputies and boating groups focus on safety while 260 groups prepare to boat on Indian River Lagoon over Memorial Day weekend.
- Increased boating activity follows holiday plans, with safety concerns due to past issues like malfunctioning kill switches and speeding violations.
- Authorities enforce rules including mandatory life jackets for all aboard, especially children, and monitor speed zones to reduce reckless behavior and crashes.
- Deputy Keith Gross emphasized that the main concern involves violations of speed regulations, noting that reckless behavior has led to incidents such as a recent jet ski crash that resulted in a 20-year-old being hospitalized.
- The increased patrols and safety reminders aim to prevent accidents, emphasizing life jacket use and careful navigation to ensure holiday boating safety.
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