Bonneville Sheriff’s Office reminding people about ATV safety
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - With the weather warming up, more people are getting out and riding things like ATV s and UTV s.
The Bonneville County Sheriff s Office is now reminding drivers and riders about being safe while taking part in the fun.
In the last month, officials in eastern Idaho have responded to two separate crashes involving little kids.
At the end of March, a four-year-old boy in Jefferson County was killed when his ATV rolled over. Investigators say he wasn t wearing a helmet.
And on Monday, Bonneville County Sheriff s deputies responded to a similar incident, explains Sergeant Bryan Lovell.
Aquatic Rescue Team participates in cold water training
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - On Friday, the Bonneville County Aquatic Rescue Team went to Ryder Park for some cold water rescue training.
The team was practicing different drills and maneuvers to get in and out of the water, as well as testing out tools and equipment to make sure they would work in a rescue situation. It definitely sharpens the skills of the team, said Bonneville County Sergeant Bryan Lovell. They practice at various times of the year, in varying water conditions. It also gets them out using the tools and equipment they have.