FWC reports ZERO boating accident fatalities over
Memorial Day weekend
Florida Fishand Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers had one main obiective over Memorial Day weekend: to keep boaters safe.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer and is one of the biggest boating holidays of the year. Partnering with other law enforcement agencies, FWC officers were proactive in getting boating safety messaging out to the public before the weekend and were on the lookout for reckless or impaired vessel operators.
Between May 27-29, FWC officers removed approximately 100 unsafe and impaired vessel operators across the state of Florida for boating under the influence and responded to over 30 boating accidents. There were zero fatalities reported during this time.
FWC officers were laser-focused on boating safety enforcement over the busy holiday weekend. Statewide, officers issued more than 4,000 warnings and nearly 900 citations for boating violations. They responded to more than 40 emergency calls for assistance and search and rescue.
The FWC reminds all boaters to enjoy time with friends and family but do so safely and don't forget to designate a sober operator before departing from the dock. For more information about boating safety, visit MyFWC.com.
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