Boat Safety Classes
Boundary County has had one close call this year with an adult male who capsized his kayak on the Moyie River and was not wearing a PFD. Idaho sees about eight water fatalities a year due to cold water and lack of a personal flotation device.
(Photo courtesy BCSO)
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to patrol the waterways of Boundary County.
“The water is cold sitting at 42 degrees on the Kootenai River,” Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer said. The water level on the Kootenai River is low but we anticipate a late run-off from the winter thaw.”
The weather might be warm, but the water could still be cold and unpredictable. As a reminder, Kramer said it is important to wear a personal floatation device or a life jacket, while on the water.
Remember this simple rule, if you find yourself in the water: 1 minute to control your breathing and catch your breath, 10 minutes of meaningful motor skills, one hour before you could be unconscious from hypothermia, said Kramer.
Boundary County has had one close call this year with an adult male who capsized his kayak on the Moyie River and was not wearing a personal floatation device. Idaho sees about eight water fatalities a year due to cold water and lack of a personal flotation device.
The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is putting on boat safety classes sponsored by the Idaho Parks and Recreation. The classes will be held May 14, 21, and 28, at the Boundary County Search and Rescue Building, 6821 Riverside St. The classes start at 8 a.m. and finish around 2 p.m. Bring lunch as lunch will not be provided. To sign up for the classes, call Caleb Watts at 208-267-3151 ext. 219 or email: cwatts@boundarysheriff.org.