Lake Safety

ALEA Marine Patrol Preparing for “Massive” Memorial Day

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Law enforcement marine patrol officers are preparing for what they say is their busiest holiday of the year: Memorial Day. The holiday is often referred to as the “unofficial” start of summer. And it’s a time when thousands are expected to head to Alabama’s lakes, rivers, and beaches. That includes Lake Martin in Alexander City, where several boating accidents happened…

ALEA Prepares for Lake Season

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  Lake season is right around the corner and ALEA Marine Patrol troopers want to make sure you stay safe. They are already seeing more people on the water as the temperatures continue to rise, but their staffing is at an all-time low. “We’re spread very very thin and we’re in desperate need of more personnel,” explained Captain Jonathan Archer….