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Multiple boaters 'caught' wearing their life jackets

Throughout the week you may have noticed officers handing out stickers to those found wearing their life jackets or personal floatation device
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The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) "caught" several paddlers and boaters wearing their life jackets during National Drowning Prevention Week.

The Almaguin Highlands OPP "caught" several paddlers and boaters wearing their life jackets during National Drowning Prevention Week.

Every year the Lifesaving Society designates the third week of July as National Drowning Prevention Week.

This year the campaign ended this past weekend.

In support of the campaign, the Almaguin Highlands OPP Marine Unit conducted an "I Got Caught Wearing My Life Jacket" event.   

"You may have noticed officers handing out stickers to those found wearing their life jackets or personal floatation device, : said 

Constable Brett McCulloch.

he event focused on promoting life jacket safety on the water. 

Anyone out on the water must have a life jacket or PFD of appropriate size and in good working order for each person aboard the vessel.