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News brief: Free safety inspections for boaters coming soon

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

CHEHALIS – Free boating safety inspections can be had at the Mayfield Lake Park on the last Saturday of this month.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be partnering with Tacoma City Power on June 27 for an event with a goal in part of raising awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence and removing impaired operators from the waterways, according to the sheriff’s office.

“Lewis County is a beautiful place, with great waterways,” Snaza stated. “We encourage locals and visitors to have fun on the water, however; we expect people to follow the laws and do so safely.”

Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the park, safety displays will be set up with handouts and activity books for children.

It’s part of something called Operation Dry Water, a national outreach and enforcement campaign.

Sheriff’s deputies will be on water patrol that day as well as throughout the summer, looking for impaired boaters, according to Snaza.

The sheriff’s office also reminds adults to keep a close eye on children around water and utilize approved life jackets to avoid preventable drownings.