MADISON, Wis. (WJMC) — The Department of Natural Resources is reminding people to be safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend.
Wardens say there were 30 boating fatalities last year, and two already this early into the season. All but one of those fatalities have involved someone not wearing their life jacket, which is the easiest way to save your life.
Whoever is driving the boat is reminded to stay sober because drunk boating is another leading contributor to serious incidents.