Flooding a Concern for Boaters

Not only is flooding a concern to drivers, but to boaters as well. Rivers and lakes can become rain swollen in a very short amount of time and officials are urging caution, even going so far as asking boaters to avoid the state’s waterways this week and upcoming weekend. Missouri State Trooper Captain John Hotz says there may be debris in the Lake that normally is not there…

Another item boats need to have on at all times is an approved life jacket, suitable for their age and activity they are doing…