Nevada adds patrol boat to Lake Tahoe
By Ryan Canaday, KTVN-TV
Boating and Lake Tahoe go hand-in-hand, but not even sunshine and clear waters can make boaters immune to the risks that exist every time they leave the dock.
“Even on a hot day you go into the water and you can get cold water shock,” said Tyler Turnipseed, Chief Game Warden with the Nevada Department of Wildlife. “It can go from glassy to two to three foot swells in a matter of minutes.”
To make sure that all boaters are prepared for sudden wind-events and the icy water is the NDOW Law Enforcement Division. They also monitor Lake Tahoe to ensure all boaters are following the rules.