AZGFD stresses importance of wearing life jackets, practicing safe, sober boating
As the temperatures continue to rise and the school year ends, more people are expected to visit Arizona's rivers and lakes, meaning the risk of wa...
As the temperatures continue to rise and the school year ends, more people are expected to visit Arizona's rivers and lakes, meaning the risk of water-related accidents will likely increase. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is urging all who recreate on the water to wear a life jacket, follow safety regulations and laws, as well as designate a sober operator. So far in 2023, three people have lost their lives boating in Arizona. In 2022, boating accidents claimed the lives of 13 people, injured 60 more and caused $1 million in damages, according to AZGFD.