For immediate release: 5/31/07

GRDA Lake Patrol "catching" boaters wearing their life jackets ...

Grand Lake -- GRDA Lake Patrolman Derrick Bidleman hands out t-shirts to young boaters on Grand Lake who were “caught” wearing their life jackets by the GRDA Lake Patrol during the recent Memorial Day weekend. The t-shirt campaign is designed to promote life jacket safety and remind boaters that “there’s no reason not to wear it.” The patrol kicked off the campaign last week, in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week (May 19-25) and it will continue throughout the summer. The patrol urges boaters to practice safe and responsible boating, always wear your life jacket, and be alert and aware while on the water. Simple steps like these can save your life as well as the lives of the people boating with you.