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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Officials encourage safety on East Texas lakes after recent drownings
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Lake Tyler Marina owner Brent Allen is ready for summer visitors but he wants people to take the steps to make sure everyone has a fun and safe day at the lake. Two children drown in Henderson County lake after boat loses power 'This has absolutely been the worst year on in recent memory for accidents on lakes in East Texas,' Allen said. In Henderson County, two young children drowned after getting trapped underneath their capsized boat and a 43-year-old man also drowned while swimming to his floatation device. 'We've answered to a number of different water-related incidents, all of them very tragic,' Smith County Emergency Services District 2 Assistant Chief Charles Clanton said. Smith county emergency service district 2 said it's important to always keep a life jacket on and have extras on hand. 'Having throwables very close by and ready to deploy in the event that someone is overboard or some type of an emergency occurs,' Clanton said. Anyone on kayaks and paddle boards, he recommends staying in safe areas and creating a plan for how to get back on their craft if they fall or flip over. Another piece of advice is to keep a whistle and light on these vessels. 'Everything from light to sound devices, whether it be a whistle or horn or whatever, something to get attention and to get assistance,' Clanton said. Another issue the summer season presents is pop-up showers where, in just minutes, the lake can go from sunny and clear to rainy and choppy after rain starts pouring. 'Put a little wind on the water and create some waves, very dangerous situation,' Clanton said. 'You have to think about that and be prepared for it.' For families swimming on the shoreline, he recommended having someone watching the water so everyone at the lake can enjoy the cool waters safely. 'A profound sense of awareness is so important and really keeping an eye on those that are a high probability to have issues, small kids, maybe those that are elderly and disabled,' Clanton said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Keeping yourself, others safe this Memorial Day weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and local first responders have issued safety reminders. KXAN's Avery Travis and Will DuPree sat down with representatives from Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) and the Travis County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) to talk about safety tips to keep in mind this weekend. TCSO urged lake safety and sober driving ahead of Memorial Day weekend. According to the sheriff's office, deputies will be patrolling roadways throughout the county, as well as additional deputies on patrol in the Lake Travis area. RELATED | APD to increase downtown, lake patrols over Memorial Day Weekend Deputies will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, reckless driving and street racers. 'Please be mindful and alert for deputies working in the area and do not operate a boat while intoxicated,' TCSO said. 'Safe driving speeds should be observed when traveling on the lake and while towing tubes, skiers and wakeboarders.' The sheriff's office said lake levels in the county were low due to drought conditions, and boaters should be aware of hidden dangers, such as trees and debris. LTFR said it typically responds to dehydration calls and accidents on the lake, usually after a person dove into the lake and came out with a major head or neck injury. Boating safety tips Wear a life jacket Do not dive into the lake headfirst No drinking and boating Stay hydrated Be aware of carbon monoxide with idling boats Cooking safety tips Never leave your grill unattended Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from the grill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
