Cold Water Shock in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe’s boating season is here, but officials are warning: the water’s dangerously cold—50 to 60 degrees—and that’s no joke. Cold water shock can hit you fast: gasping for air in seconds, losing feeling in limbs within minutes, and hypothermia creeping in within an hour. Even pros like Michael Phelps can’t dodge it. Your best bet? A life jacket—required by law for everyone on board, and highly recommended, especially for kids. Loaner stations are available at popular spots like Cave Rock and Sand Harbor. Plus, boating sober and completing boater education (required for anyone born after 1983) are non-negotiable. Last year’s zero fatalities? Thanks to smart safety outreach. Stay safe out there—it’s a team effort. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0c26a8be0015569a