Boating Under the Influence | Denver News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hit the water at Chatfield Reservoir this past Saturday, cracking down on boating safety during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Rangers checked boats for alcohol, verified fishing permits, and ensured critical safety gear—especially life vests—were on board. Brian Phillips stressed that impaired boating is just as dangerous as impaired driving, and that life vests are the 1 life-saving tool, regardless of whether you’re drinking or not. The sobering reminder? A tragic Friday rescue attempt ended in death when an experienced swimmer, who wasn’t wearing a life jacket, jumped in to help kids. Phillips’ message? If you’re in doubt, wear the vest. Safety isn’t optional—it’s the only way to truly enjoy the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/651abc9141874363