Boating Incidents Surpassed 2020 Numbers, Including Increases in New Boaters, Severe Weather, Flooding, Lack of Life Vests, Alcohol, Lack of Observing Safety Protocols Challenges
The Memorial Day weekend proved extremely busy for Texas Game Wardens, despite severe weather including storms, downpours and flooded rivers in some areas. Boating incidents statewide surpassed last year’s Memorial Day weekend numbers in almost every category.
“The increase in boating safety incidents over the Memorial Day weekend is attributed in part to many variables including ...