Riley Stewart, left and
Tessa Briggs, right want you to know, “I look best in my life vest!”
“Bobber the Water Safety
Dog” and children from Noah’s Ark Preschool show off their life
jackets at a recent Corps of Engineers water safety program.
Since construction, 128 drownings have occurred on Dale Hollow Lake. Of
these fatalities, zero were wearing life jackets. The staff at Dale Hollow
is committed to sharing the water safety message to our visitors. Help us
eliminate useless drownings! Support the Coast Guard's life jacket wear
initiative and wear your life jacket when boating, swimming or in and around
the water.
Simple tips that could save your life or that of someone you love:
Learn to swim
Always swim with a buddy
Swim in designated areas
Don’t rely on beach toys; they are not designed to save lives
Never dive or jump into waters
Wear a life jacket if you can’t swim or if you are just learning to
swim.
Know your boat; each boat has its own purpose. Make sure you use your
boat properly
Always wear a life jacket while riding on a boat
Don’t go on the boat if the operator has been drinking alcohol: Booze
and boats just don’t mix!
Ride a Personal Watercraft only with an experienced adult driver
Don’t stand while a small boat is moving
Don’t sit on the gunwales or bow of a moving boat
Know your state’s laws governing boating and fishing
Awesome Eagle of Tennessee
Tech University, Bobber the Water Safety Dog, and Ranger Sondra Carmen
combine forces to share the water safety message to 2,668 fans at the
TTU Men's Basketball Game.
