By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were two boating incidents on Lake Tahoe Tuesday, one that resulted in a laceration to a foot by a propeller and the other that resulted with the death of a Southern California man.
At 2:30 p.m. July 13, a group in a rental boat were just south of Emerald Bay when one of those on board went swimming, with no life jacket. He was in distress in the water so another person on board turned on the engine to go get the man out of the water, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Travis Cabral. As the boat was turned on its propeller struck the foot of a female who had gone into the water to assist. By the time the group was guided to the Ski Run Marina, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and JPA ambulances were waiting. They rendered aid to both. The woman struck by the propeller was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury. The man who was originally in distress was checked out, and then wen
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Lake Tahoe is known for its abundance of summertime water activities, but what is one supposed to do when December comes around, the temperatures drop, and the snow starts flying and you don’t ski or snowboard?
MS Dixie II in Zephyr Cove runs year-around.
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Fortunately, even when all the jet skis, parasails, and Cobalts are put away for the season, there are still some ways to enjoy Big Blue without fully immersing yourself in its chilly waters (Fun fact: Since Lake Tahoe is so deep it never freezes). Here are a few memorable Lake Tahoe-based outdoor experiences that visitors and locals can take advantage of at any time of the year: