RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Department of Wildlife says it will be cracking down on impaired boaters this Fourth of July.
They say game wardens, as well as state law enforcement, will be out in force this week targeting boaters as part of Operation Dry Water. On Monday, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office announced that they would also be on the lookout for impaired boaters as part of the same operation.
“Boating is a great way to spend the 4th of July weekend,” said Chief Game Warden Kristy Knight. “But drinking and boating is a recipe for disaster. Our job is the safety of everyone on the water, and if you’re putting people in danger by drinking and boating you could be leaving the lake in handcuffs.”
NDOW will have boats on every major body of water across the state.
“Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in recreational boating deaths. It affects your judgment along with your balance, vision and reaction time,” said Knight. “We definitely want people on the water enjoying themselves with their families, but we also want to make sure everyone gets home safely.”
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