Patrolling the waters to stop DUI boating
Newswatch 16 s Courtney Harrison explains that officials will be on the lookout for anyone drinking and boating this holiday weekend. Author: Courtney Harrison Updated: 3:51 PM EDT June 29, 2021
Lake Wallenpaupack is always packed on a holiday weekend with boaters, jet skis, and other water activities. For some, a holiday weekend includes drinking alcohol.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says there were 60 boating-under-the-influence arrests in 2020, an increase from 45 in 2019.
This week from Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4, people will see an increased presence of waterways conservation officers who are taking part in Operation Dry Water.