KXLY
July 11, 2021 5:20 PM Esther Bower
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SPOKANE, Wash. As temperatures stay in the mid to upper 90s, more people are looking for ways to cool off. Washington is home to thousands of lakes, and waterways are busier than ever. That’s why it’s important to stay safe and aware.
“The waterways have increased dramatically, and I think it’s just not because the temperatures out and people want to be in the water but the lack of other things to do with COVID hitting,” said Jim Ebel, the Marine Enforcement Coordinator with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
Ebel says he’s never seen this many personal watercrafts on the water including paddleboards, kayaks and jet skis. More people are exploring Washington’s lakes and rivers, but Ebel says every waterway isn’t equipped to hold that many people, especially on the weekends.
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