Comments

Mac wrote on Jul 9, 2009 12:18 PM:

" I don't recall there ever being a "designated swimming" area, but there did used to be warning lights on the lake, and speedboats had to remain towards the deeper end because of all the stumps and things. There did, at one time, used to be regulations, but my belief is that someone figured those regulations implied liability so the lights stopped flashing and now it's a free for all. "




Marilyn wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:04 AM:

" I'm glad your grandpa is ok Cesar. As for the lake, I've always wondered why we don't have designated swimming areas like other popular lakes do. There are places to swim in the lake that are very safe. Why not rope them off so that people have a safe place to swim? It would be perfect for this community in the summer. I always put life vests on my kids when they swim, but it still bothers me that we don't have safe areas for swimmers. "




cesar lopez wrote on Jul 8, 2009 4:40 PM:

" Am 12 i went with my whole family to the lake we were swimming and we saw a helicopter coming and it looked like they were searching for someone.Then like rangers came and 1hr later about they found the body.They had it like in a yellow thingy.We were shock cuz they came 2 our campsite and said my grandpa has passed away our friends told us.But it wasnt it was sum people who camped close to us. I am so sorry for your loss. "




kv res wrote on Jul 4, 2009 2:25 PM:

" i think we need to find a way to make it a law if your going to use the lake or river you must wear a life vest or you and your family will have to foot the bill for the emergency crews that are sent out to rescue or recover whom ever is in the water.yes its sad someone lost their life but it all could have been prevented by simply wearing a life vest............... "




swimming for shore wrote on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM:

" You could have flashing signs(in English and Spanish), erected signs warning them, radio spots, newspaper articles, locals residents advising them, and law enforcement all advising them of the dangers of the lake and river, and they will still drown. Why? Because we already have all these advisements, and they do still drown. Giving them flyers telling them the same things all these others already do will just give them something to start their campfire with. "




Weekender wrote on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM:

" Yes it is sad. But the signs on 178 are PRETTY CLEAR about the dangers. I agree, they don't get it. Often alcohol plays a role. "




krver wrote on Jul 4, 2009 8:50 AM:

" This is always so sad. Why can't these visitors understand that they need a life vest?! Maybe we need to hand out flyers at the 178 exits.....they just don't seem to get it! "