Posts Tagged ‘Marine Patrol’
Water Safety Tips For Your Memorial Day Weekend
Summer is coming and that means fun on the water. And local Marine Patrol units aims to keep it that way. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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No Water Deaths During Otherwise ‘Average’ Summer For Boating On Lake Chelan
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit patrols waters across the county, but the majority of their efforts are on Lake Chelan, said Marine Unit Coordinator Sgt. Chris Foreman. Marine Deputy Ryan Moody said unlike the last few years, there were zero water deaths in Lake Chelan this year. But he said the number of…
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With Paddlesports On The Rise, Marine Patrol, State Parks Launch Paddle Safe Week
Washington state’s waterways are a paddler’s dream. Lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries and the Pacific Ocean provide recreational opportunities for paddlers of all skill levels and interests. As the popularity of paddlesports grows and rates of accidents increase, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program is leading a statewide awareness effort to promote safe paddling while having fun…
Read MoreWater Safety Month on KOHO 101 – Boating Safety with Chelan County Marine Patrol
Water Safety Month on KOHO 101 is a summer-long emphasis. Everyone should have fun in our local waters this summer, but being prepared and educated will make you feel more comfortable and in charge. Chelan County Deputy Ryan Moody with the Marine Patrol unit joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to talk about the…
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update – Sheriff Brian Burnett
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to recap this year’s Apple Blossom Festival, rising river levels from runoff and marine patrols getting underway, the reserve academy and 2nd annual Mia Ledbetter golf tournament fundraiser June 30.
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update – Sheriff Brian Burnett
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about the recent precipitation and concerns about flooding in the county, preparing for marine patrols on Lake Chelan and the Columbia with weather getting more spring-like, the reserve academy underway and last night’s annual Sheriff’s Office awards ceremony.
Read MoreDivers, Marine Deputies Continue Search for Missing Lake Chelan Swimmer
Since Tuesday afternoon, Chelan County Marine Deputies and area divers have been searching for a missing swimming in Lake Chelan. 23-year-old Donghoon Lee of Seattle, who was attending the University of Washington on a Student Visa from South Korea, was swimming with friends off the back of a boat near the “Three Fingers” on the lake…
Read MoreBoating, Water Safety with Marine Patrol Deputy Ryan Moody
May is Water Safety Month on KOHO 101 and today we’re talking boating safety with Deputy Ryan Moody of the Chelan County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit. Moody stressed the importance of wearing life jackets, knowing water conditions and regular boat inspections.
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