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7 days ago
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Bartlett Lake jet skier and MCSO patrol boat collide, sheriff's office says
The Brief A man, 18, was on a jetski when he and a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office patrol boat collided on Bartlett Lake on Memorial Day. The sheriff's office says the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the deputy driving the boat was not hurt. MCSO says there's no indication of impairment being a factor in this crash. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says one of its patrol boats and a jet ski were involved in a crash on Bartlett Lake on Memorial Day. What we know The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on May 26 when deputies attempted to stop someone for a wake zone violation. "While attempting to conduct a stop for a wake zone violation, our deputy approached the jet ski. As the patrol boat neared, the operator of the jet ski made a sudden right turn into the path of the patrol vessel. Despite immediate evasive efforts by the deputy, a collision could not be avoided," the sheriff's office said on May 18-year-old man on the jet ski was hit and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. "Our deputy, a 32-year veteran with more than a decade of experience on Lake Patrol, was not injured. At this time, there is no indication that impairment was a factor in the incident," MCSO said. The crash remains under investigation, and MCSO says its level II boat incident reconstruction team will conduct a thorough and objective review. "Our thoughts are with the young man involved and his family as he recovers, and we remain committed to transparency and accountability throughout the investigative process," MCSO said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Lake patrol urges boater safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Lake patrol officers want boaters to enjoy themselves on the water this weekend. However, before they partake in the fun, there are a few things they want you to know first. 'The holiday weekend brings in more boat traffic,' said George Brinzey with the Cornelius Police Lake Patrol. ALSO READ: Lincoln Co. commissioners vote to leave Lake Norman Marine Commission Brinzey said Memorial Day weekend is the start of the boating season. And whether you are a new or long-term boater on Lake Norman, officers want you to keep boating safety top of mind. 'Far too many preventable drownings have occurred on this lake and many others around the state. And what it boils down to is situational awareness and lack of flotation,' said Brinzey. He said before you go boating, you need to do these things. 'Double-check all your safety equipment. Make sure that your life jackets are in good order, that they're not damaged in any way from being stowed away for so long. Check your fire extinguisher. Give it a shake,' Brinzey explained. Without taking these precautions, Brinzey said, a beautiful day on the lake could turn into a tragic one within seconds. Just last week, on Lake Wylie, a tubing crash left 21-year-old Trevor Dame with multiple broken bones. Video captured the moments before a boat crossed over the line of another pulling the tube Dame was on. His father, Norm Dame, told Channel 9 that his son is facing multiple surgeries. 'It was heartbreaking. I was upset, disappointed, brokenhearted, frustrated, and just wondering how, looking at the video. There were 20-25 feet between the boat and the tube. How could another boat be that close?' said Norm Dame. ALSO READ: Father says boat on Lake Wylie crossed into tubing line, severely hurt son Now, the owner and driver of the boat that crashed into the tuber is facing felony charges. 'It's about coming back to the dock safe,' said Brinzey. The group responsible for safety on Lake Norman is set to dissolve. But that is not expected to occur for another month. So, officers will be out in full force this weekend to help keep you safe. And they said that it will continue even after June 30. VIDEO: Lake Norman Marine Commission to dismantle by July, some hope to reassemble
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Why are CapTex Triathletes allowed to swim in Lady Bird Lake?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Austin's most famous bodies of water prohibits swimming… for the most part. Lady Bird Lake — formerly called Town Lake, and technically a reservoir rather than a lake — offers plenty of opportunities for recreational activities like paddleboarding and kayaking, boat tours, and a 10-mile hike-and-bike loop along the water's edge. But not swimming. However, hundreds of swimmers will dive into the lake's waters on Monday for the swimming portion of the annual Ascension Seton CapTex Triathlon. Here's why you can't swim in Lady Bird Lake Over 60 years ago, the Austin City Council banned swimming in what was then Town Lake. The 1964 ordinance bans swimming in Colorado River waters between the Tom Miller Dam and the Old Montopolis Bridge. There are a few exceptions to that ban, according to the city's watershed protection department. According to city code, the swimming prohibition does not apply to a person:(1) performing an official duty as an officer or employee of the city;(2) attempting to rescue or recover another person;(3) performing dredging or construction work authorized by the city council; or(4) participating in a public event or exhibition authorized by the city council. CapTex Tri is a special event. According to the Austin Center for Events (ACE), 'events held on waterways require additional planning, resources, and approval,' and a comprehensive water safety operations plan must be provided to the department. That typically includes Lake Patrol, emergency medical services, and Parks and Recreation Department review. Events that include water entry are required to have open water certified lifeguards and hire Lake Patrol, per ACE. The ACE webpage for the CapTex Triathlon also notes, 'due to the number of participants on site, and the nature of the activities, access to waterway and/or docks are impacted during event hours.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
