With warm weather upon us, many boaters will take to the rivers, streams, and lakes in Indiana. The Indiana State Police wants to remind everyone to use safe boating practices.
Here are a few tips:
* Never operate a boat while intoxicated
* Make sure children use plenty of sunscreen
* If at all possible, wear bright or neon swimsuits
-Dark-colored swimsuits are hard to see in the water
* Make sure children’s life vests fit properly
-Children under 13 years of age are required to wear a Coast
Guard-approved life jacket when underway on any boat
-Anyone that is not a strong swimmer should wear a life vest
* If there is a strong current avoid getting in the water
