LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Safety is top of mind at Lake Mead as officials prepare for a record-breaking turnout this summer.
Lake Mead Recreation Area Public Affairs Officer John Hanes says he’s happy to share that water levels have stabilized over the last year. He credits this to good snowpack from Colorado and successful coordination efforts between involved states.
He also discussed the damage caused after the lake was hit by Hurricane Hilary’s aftermath.
“It did damage to the dock, it did damage to the restaurant, it was quite a bit of damage,” he said.
That damage is now fully repaired, he says.
Regarding the series of human remains found in the lake:
“Since that period, we haven’t really found anything else. I would say unless the lake levels were to go down again, and uncover whatever else is in the lake we probably won’t see too much of that,” Hanes says.
He says they’ve seen one drowning at the lake so far this year.
“So, we really want to emphasize just being safe while you’re out here,” he says.
Park Safety Rangers say while boating, safety comes first. A big part of that is not drinking and boating, staying hydrated, and making sure boaters are wearing their life jackets.
They plan to increase their presence on the water for Memorial Day Weekend, doing boating inspections and patrolling for boaters under the influence.
“There’s certain things that we’re looking for, if we’re looking for reckless boating or if we’re looking for people who are skiing in an area where they shouldn’t be, or if there’s open containers of alcohol,” Safety Ranger Justina Rosado says.
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