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Yahoo
3 days ago
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New Minnesota boating law will take effect on July 1
The Brief A new state law will require boaters to have a watercraft operator's permit to drive a boat or jet ski. The law will start with boaters 21 and younger this year and expand to include older boaters by 2028. The new rules will take effect July 1. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says starting July 1, boaters 21 years old and younger will need a watercraft operator's permit to drive a boat or jet ski in the state. What we know Ellery Winter, 16, gets out on Lake Minnetonka three or four times a week. But soon other boaters will have to have an official Minnesota boating license like she does. "I think it's so important that there are no people going out onto the lake that don't know what they're doing, causing accidents. Don't want any injuries or anything," said Winter. The backstory Starting July 1st, boaters 21 and younger will need a watercraft operator's permit to drive a boat or jet ski in the state. The DNR says the requirement will gradually apply to older age groups over the next three years, and once boaters receive their boating permit, it will last a lifetime. They won't have to renew it. "That's probably a step in the right direction. Any chance to have some skills before you get out on the water is always good," said boater Chris Zastoupil. To get the permit, you have to go to a DNR website and pay a $34.95 one-time fee. Then study an online boater's safety course and pass a final exam, all of which is estimated to take about three to four hours. If you pass, you can print a certificate of completion until you receive your permanent permit in the mail within three weeks. "I think that it's busy and this is a busy lake and we all need to know what we're doing," said Chris' wife, Kacey. What they're saying The DNR says the goal is to make the state's lakes and rivers safer for everyone. Winter hopes word is getting out, so Minnesotans don't miss the boat. "I just think it's super important that everyone is aware of the regulations and that they follow the safety rules so that everyone can go about and have a fun time on the lake," said Winter. The DNR says boaters will have time to get their permits and adjust to the new rules. Full enforcement won't begin until 2028.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Victim in Lake Wissota crash identified
CHIPPEWA FALLS — Authorities have released the name of the woman who died in a watercraft accident on Lake Wissota. Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes identified the victim as Elle Jo Kramschuster, 24. He did not give a town of residence. The primary investigation is being led by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Details remain few, though it is known that the incident took place when two jet skis collided on May 23. Officials have said the incident should remind those enjoying Wisconsin waterways this summer to be vigilant and exercise caution while out.
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
What to know about the death of Air Force prep graduate Ava Moore in a crash on a Texas lake
An 18-year-old woman about to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy was killed when a personal watercraft hit her kayak on a Texas lake over Memorial Day weekend, setting off a pursuit by law enforcement that ended in the arrests of two people. Ava Moore died following the collision Sunday on Lake Grapevine, a popular boating and fishing destination near Dallas. She had just graduated last week from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Authorities said Wednesday the woman accused of operating the personal watercraft is charged with felony manslaughter. She is accused of fleeing the lake in a vehicle with a man who was charged with two misdemeanors, including one related to hitting two cars as they left the scene. Both are Venezuelans who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, authorities said. Here's what to know about the investigation: Moore graduated on May 19 from U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and had accepted an appointment to join the academy as a member of its class of 2029, according to a news release from the academy. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in the news release that Moore's 'passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met.' He said her 'constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges' of prep school and 'her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions." Moore's family said in a statement that they were thankful for the love, support and prayers they had received. 'This is a difficult time for all involved but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' the family said. 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness.' The prep school is a 10-month program that offers a select group of enlisted personnel and civilians a potential pathway to become a cadet at the academy, according to an academy spokesperson. The spokesperson said Moore was on the prep school's basketball team. The collision on Lake Grapevine A personal watercraft with two women on board was being driven at a high speed near the shore of a park when it struck Moore's kayak, Texas Game Warden Capt. Joseph Quintero said at a news conference Wednesday. Authorities say the two women on the personal watercraft fled the scene of the collision, and then returned to the park. The personal watercraft's passenger remained there while 22-year-old Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez left in a vehicle with 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, authorities said. Their vehicle collided with two other vehicles as they fled, authorities said. Gonzalez's passenger on the personal watercraft does not currently face any charges, Quintero said. A police spokesperson said Gonzalez and Perozo were being held at the detention center in Grapevine on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not know if they had attorneys to speak on their behalf. Quintero said the investigation is continuing and more charges could be filed. He said authorities are looking into who owned the personal watercraft. Authorities have no evidence that alcohol was involved in the collision. The suspects Quintero said authorities do not know the relationship between the man and woman arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement that both Gonzalez and Perozo are from Venezuela. Gonzalez illegally entered the U.S. in September 2023, was given a notice to appear and released, ICE said. Perozo entered the U.S. in January of that year after arriving at a port of entry in Eagle Pass and was released pending an immigration hearing, the agency said. The statement did not say when they were scheduled to appear. ICE said immigration detainers have been lodged with Grapevine police following the arrests of Gonzalez and Coello.
Associated Press
5 days ago
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- Associated Press
What to know about the death of Air Force prep graduate Ava Moore in a crash on a Texas lake
DALLAS (AP) — An 18-year-old woman about to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy was killed when a personal watercraft hit her kayak on a Texas lake over Memorial Day weekend, setting off a pursuit by law enforcement that ended in the arrests of two people. Ava Moore died following the collision Sunday on Lake Grapevine, a popular boating and fishing destination near Dallas. She had just graduated last week from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Authorities said Wednesday the woman accused of operating the personal watercraft is charged with felony manslaughter. She is accused of fleeing the lake in a vehicle with a man who was charged with two misdemeanors, including one related to hitting two cars as they left the scene. Both are Venezuelans who had entered the U.S. illegally in 2023, authorities said. Here's what to know about the investigation: Ava Moore's life Moore graduated on May 19 from U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and had accepted an appointment to join the academy as a member of its class of 2029, according to a news release from the academy. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in the news release that Moore's 'passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met.' He said her 'constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges' of prep school and 'her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions.' Moore's family said in a statement that they were thankful for the love, support and prayers they had received. 'This is a difficult time for all involved but also an opportunity for our beautiful girl to continue to impact our community,' the family said. 'Out of this tragedy, God will make good and that only can be accomplished through forgiveness.' The prep school is a 10-month program that offers a select group of enlisted personnel and civilians a potential pathway to become a cadet at the academy, according to an academy spokesperson. The spokesperson said Moore was on the prep school's basketball team. The collision on Lake Grapevine A personal watercraft with two women on board was being driven at a high speed near the shore of a park when it struck Moore's kayak, Texas Game Warden Capt. Joseph Quintero said at a news conference Wednesday. Authorities say the two women on the personal watercraft fled the scene of the collision, and then returned to the park. The personal watercraft's passenger remained there while 22-year-old Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez left in a vehicle with 21-year-old Maikel Coello Perozo, authorities said. Their vehicle collided with two other vehicles as they fled, authorities said. Gonzalez's passenger on the personal watercraft does not currently face any charges, Quintero said. A police spokesperson said Gonzalez and Perozo were being held at the detention center in Grapevine on Wednesday. The spokesperson did not know if they had attorneys to speak on their behalf. Quintero said the investigation is continuing and more charges could be filed. He said authorities are looking into who owned the personal watercraft. Authorities have no evidence that alcohol was involved in the collision. The suspectsQuintero said authorities do not know the relationship between the man and woman arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement that both Gonzalez and Perozo are from Venezuela. Gonzalez illegally entered the U.S. in September 2023, was given a notice to appear and released, ICE said. Perozo entered the U.S. in January of that year after arriving at a port of entry in Eagle Pass and was released pending an immigration hearing, the agency said. The statement did not say when they were scheduled to appear. ICE said immigration detainers have been lodged with Grapevine police following the arrests of Gonzalez and Coello.
CBC
23-05-2025
- CBC
Protecting Pelican Lake from invasive species comes at a price: businesses
A new 'one waterbody watercraft' rule in the RM of Prairie Lakes means residents will have to pay a seasonal fee and use their watercraft only in that southwestern Manitoba lake, while visitors will have to pay to have boats inspected. Businesses in the area fear those costs will drive tourists elsewhere.
