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Safe Boating Reminders
The photo on the left was taken on a Sunday at 7:30am . The clear photo of the same spot was on the Saturday before at about 8:00 am . Although it looks like a peaceful early Sunday morning of fishing , this fisherman , dressed in camo , no PFD , no lights , is an accident waiting to happen . He definitely won ’ t been seen should something happen to him . He won ’ t be spotted by other boats at Becks Pond . And if he falls off the boat , he won ’ t be easily spotted due to his Camouflaged outfit . Plus , he is alone . Let ’ s hope he told someone where he is fishing .
Think Safety when you go to ANY area to fish . Be it a small pond like this , Becks Pond , or a large lake or even offshore . And the fish don ’ t care what you are wearing ! Be seen !
Things to make sure you have when you go out on the water : PFD ? Lights ? Float plan ? Buddy system ? Emergency equipment ?
Photographs taken by Barbara Sama , AUXPA1