NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TINY TOWNSHIP - Despite the public safety messaging, uniform officers assigned to the Southern Georgian Bay detachment Marine Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) still issued four offence notices to mariners for not having life jackets over the weekend.
Four marine officers using two vessels completed 38 hours of patrol over the July 2-4, 2021 period, covering the waters and the areas of Tiny Township Shoreline, Giant's Tomb, Penetang Bay and Six Mile Lake.
Officers checked 28 vessels and issued 28 warnings, along with four charges for insufficient number of life jackets, one ticket for a liquor offence and eight charges under the Canada Shipping Act during their patrols.
Reminder
As drowning awareness week approaches, all persons venturing out on a vessel or going for a swim should take a moment and view the following links and hopefully eliminate a water tragedy this summer. If Holly can wear her lifejacket (pictured above) maybe you should too!
Boating Safety
Summer Water Safety
With the increased number of new boating enthusiasts this year, officers will be trying to educate operators about safe boating on Georgian Bay and the surrounding waterways . The following Weather to Boat app can provide you with marine weather and vessel equipment tips and if you see a possible impaired operator "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a summer time tragedy.
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