23-05-2025
Berkeley County Marine Patrol reminds boaters safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — Berkeley County Marine Patrol wants to remind visitors to take precautions on the water, as people get ready to head to the lakes for Memorial Day weekend.
'We want you to come out here, we want you to have a good time, but we want you to be safe, and being safe is by being prepared,' said Major Bobby Shuler, with the Berkeley County Marine Patrol.
The reminder comes as officials are investigating a possible drowning yesterday at Lake Moultrie. The goal for Memorial Day weekend is to prevent more tragedy. Officials say if you plan to head out on a boat this weekend, have your vessels checked before heading out and have a float plan for your boat.
'A float plan is where you're putting in (the boat), what time you're putting in, where you're going, what time you're going back, make sure somebody knows that,' said Major Shuler.
They recommend getting to know the lake before heading out on the boat and paying attention to the weather and how it affects the waves on the lake, for people new to the area.
The Berkeley County Marine Patrol will have a minimum of 2 vessels on Lake Moultrie at any given time and will bring out extra enforcement for Memorial Day weekend.
'Dead batteries, engine issues, running out of gas, all these types of things we're here if you have those any types of issues. Call us we'll come to you, and we'll make arrangements to come to you and get you back to shore,' said Major 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
