Show Safety Precautions For Boating and Swimming RECENT WATER TRAGEDIES in the state and the near fatal accident in Flaming Gorge last week should remind local swimmers and skiers to follow the rules of Water skiers and boaters should remember that the water is several hundred feet deep at Flaming Gorge and about 75 feet deep at FROM THE TODDLER TO FOUR score and have more fun with water than almost anything Summer is upon and as hot weather settles on the land thousands will be rediscovering the pleasures of It is the time for water and all the But tragedy can strike with appalling swiftness when basic safety rules which should be observed on or around the water arc forgotten in the and confusion that often accompanies having a good YOU ARE A SWIMMER for- example don't swim at unfamiliar or untended places where currents may cause dangerous don't swim don't try spur-of-u trials that are beyond your If you're a water skier don't forget to wear some approved flotation equipment Every member of a group of people around the water will not be a but every swimmer should know the basic techniques of rescue and artificial WITH HUNDREDS OF PLEASURE boats now on the state's and more coming every there are essential requirements which their must Unless every operator of a pleasure boat assumes the responsibility that is his for the safety of his passengers and proper handling of his it is inevitable that there will be severe restrictions and regulations which will take much of the fun and relaxation out of a most rewarding Proper including fire life preserver for each horn or anchor and bilge pump and so are the beginning of safety JUST A REMINDER WATER safety boils down to common Let's use it and be around for another summer of fun in and on the |