NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Marine officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol checking vessels and operators for equipment and impairment along the Tiny Township shoreline, Giants Tomb and up to Gloucester Pool area between May 27 and June 5.
Officers issued three tickets for liquor violations and four for mariners not having sufficient lifejackets on their vessel and another five tickets for Canada Shipping Act violations. Hundred and twelve vessels and their operators were checked for equipment and sobriety during the 70-hour patrol that OPP patrol vessels provided to area waterways.
Marine officers remind boaters that wearing a lifejacket is a great way to help prevent a marine tragedy. Officers had the opportunity to reward some young boaters with a custom t-shirt who got caught wearing their lifejackets!
Educating the public about safe boating practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a marine incident.
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