Columbia Valley RCMP are reminding you to stay safe on the water.
Police conducted a boat patrol on Lake Windermere Sunday.
RCMP checked roughly 30 boats for compliance of safety equipment and to ensure operator sobriety.
Police issued warnings to two vessel operators for not having a spotter while towing, one vessel was brought to shore after a mechanical failure and four paddle boarders had to return to shore for not wearing life jackets.
View a statement from Columbia Valley RCMP below:
On Sunday, July 17th Columbia Valley RCMP officers conducted a boat patrol on Lake Windermere. Approximately thirty boats were checked for compliance of safety equipment and operator sobriety. Two vessel operators received warnings for not having a spotter while towing and were directed to return to shore. One vessel was assisted to shore due to a mechanical failure and four paddle boarders were directed to return to shore for not having lifejackets on board.
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