The 4th of July is right around the corner and Lake Decatur is a popular place this time of year. While water activities can be an enjoyable way to cool off in the summer heat the U.S. Coast Guard wants to remind you that boating safety is essential. In their most recent report, the Coast Guard noted that Illinois ranked in the top 10 in boating deaths in the United States. Lake Supervisor, Joe Nihiser says there are three essential things to understand before going out on a boat…
Nihiser also says that drinking and driving a boat is perhaps even more dangerous than a car because on water your equilibrium is already off.
