Thursday, July 3, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - Rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources will be out in force over the holiday weekend, patrolling
coastal and inland waters for those operating watercraft either
recklessly or under the influence.
   

Lt. Col. Homer Bryson of the department's Wildlife Resources
Division says boating incidents can happen in a split second and
that many can be avoided by following simple rules and safety
guidelines.
   

So far this year, seven people have died in boating incidents
and another 34 have drowned in Georgia waters. Another 45 people
have been injured in boating incidents.

    
   

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