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No-Wake Zone in Effect for Fish Lake in Maple Grove
"People should always wear their lifejackets every time they step on a boat and especially during high water," said Kara Owens, DNR boating safety specialist.
Water levels in lakes and rivers around Minnesota are "expected to remain high during the Fourth of July holiday," according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
As a result, several lakes and rivers have been deemed a "no-wake zone" - including Fish Lake in Maple Grove. A no-wake zone for Medicine Lake in Plymouth was lifted July 1, according to Plymouth-MN Patch.
“People should always wear their lifejackets every time they step on a boat and especially during high water,” said Kara Owens, DNR boating safety specialist. “High water levels mean a fast and strong moving current, which many boat operators are not used to. That can create dangerous situations.”
During periods of high water on lakes and rivers, boaters also need to slow down and make sure their wakes are small, according to the Minnesota DNR which stated large wakes could not only disrupt other boaters and swimmers, but also cause erosion along the shoreline, safety concerns and boat damage.
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