We're now into the first few days of summer, and time at the lake is sure to be on the minds of many.
With people flocking to the water, the Manitoba government is encouraging safety when visiting provincial beaches.
A recent press details the Loaner life-jacket program, made them available at many provincial park beaches, including Manipogo, Rainbow Beach, and moose lake to name a few.
The Manitoba government urges everyone, especially boaters, children, and weak swimmers, to wear a life-jacket when participating in water-related activities.
according to the Live Saving Society of Manitoba, Over 450 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually, with most instances not wearing a life jacket.
It's important to know your limits, especially when you're in, quite literally, over your head.
