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MI- The Department of Natural Resources issued the following announcement on July 10.
High temperatures, sun and the anticipation of being outdoors – the water was the cool place to be during the July Fourth holiday weekend, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers stayed busy patrolling the state’s lakes, rivers and streams. Statewide, officers contacted more than 15,700 boaters in less than 72 hours.
“We had an open, increased patrol presence on the water during peak boating hours to let people know we were there,” said Chief Gary Hagler, DNR Law Enforcement Division. “Our goal during holiday patrols is to be involved with communities and respond to water incidents such as search and rescue, marine accidents and complaints of reckless boating. We hope that a visible presence will help prevent unfortunate events and keep boaters safe.”
Conservation officers spent the holiday and surrounding days ensuring boaters were sober and responsibly operating their watercraft. This included an emphasis on preventing drownings by enforcing life jacket requirements aboard vessels.
Original source can be found here.
Source: MI- The Department of Natural Resources
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