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Boating Safety This Fourth of July | Birmingham News
With the Fourth of July weekend heating up, Alabama’s Marine Patrol is on high alert to keep boaters safe—especially as Operation Dry Water ramps up nationwide to crack down on boating under the influence. After four straight years without boating fatalities during the holiday, officials are cautiously optimistic, but still see incidents, citations, and arrests. Lakes like Smith Lake will be packed with visitors—many unfamiliar with the water—making it a risky time for first-timers. New emphasis is also being placed on event permits to better manage large gatherings. The Patrol’s top safety…
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