Last year, the Travis County Lake Patrol team recovered 10 drowning victims from Lake Travis, that's a record number.
"Most items that we see missing from the boats are the throw cushion, the square cushion that has handles. It's a built-in flotation device," said Lake Patrol Deputy Joseph Fair.
The dive team is also preparing. A training exercise Thursday near Windy Point was a chance to become familiar with the lake, and the dangers just below the surface. There are sunken groves of trees and deep crevices. Even old structures and roadways can be seen by divers. "Our lake patrol deputies were literally in recovery missions for nine weeks straight last year," said TCSO spokesperson Kristen Dark.
It's important to understand that Lake Travis is essentially a flooded river canyon. There are steep drop-offs and also shallow spots that can quickly damage boats. "There are areas where, as you look across the lake, may look perfectly normal, but there could be a sandbar underneath there, there could be trees underneath, it could be rocks," said Maj. Smith.Know your location, that helps when you call 911.Toss out a flotation device.Last year, between March and October, Travis County deputies responded to almost 1,200 calls for help on the lake.
"So we are doing our best as an agency to try to educate people as they are getting on rental boats, as they are getting on party barges, to make sure people know what to do to protect their lives,"said Dark.Lake safety promotion materials are being put together now. They will be ready for distribution in the coming weeks.
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