With approximately 60,000 people expected to take part in this long weekend乌鸦传媒檚 Canada Day festivities in downtown Kelowna, the waters of Okanagan Lake will be much busier than usual.

Kelowna RCMP are reminding the public of some useful tips to prevent on-water accidents.

乌鸦传媒淭he RCMP乌鸦传媒檚 vision is to eliminate senseless and preventable deaths on our waterways,乌鸦传媒� reads a news release.

乌鸦传媒淭he majority of accidents are caused by the boat operator and not by mechanical, equipment failure or environmental causes.乌鸦传媒�

Before heading on the water, boaters should always make sure there are enough lifejackets on board for everyone.

Human carelessness and speed are two of the largest contributors to injury, said Inspector Rob Pikola of the West Kelowna RCMP.

乌鸦传媒淧lease don乌鸦传媒檛 race your boats on the lake.乌鸦传媒�

If swimming, RCMP are warning not to push your limits, as many drowning incidents are from fatigue and being too far from shore.

Police will be out on the water all weekend.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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