Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office “Operation: Float Your Boat” on July 4th

The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Recreation Safety Division wants you to be safe while watching the fireworks from Lake Bemidji on July 4th. Deputies and the Emergency Operations Team consisting of volunteers from the Beltrami County Mounted Posse, Community Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and others will be conducting boat safety inspections on Lake Bemidji during the evening prior to the fireworks display. OPERATION “FLOAT YOUR BOAT” will take place on July 4, 2012, at three Lake Bemidji boat access locations: Cameron Park, Diamond Point and the Northwoods Access.

Deputies and volunteers will be on hand to meet each boat operator prior to launch to determine if the boat has operational front and back lights as well as safe and sufficient personal flotation devices on board. Our goal is to provide a safe boating environment for all families and friends enjoying watercraft activities during the fireworks

event. Please take time to outfit your boat with the items needed to safely enjoy the show next Wednesday night and enjoy the holiday evening on the lake.

Questions should be directed to the Recreation Division at 218-333-8359.