MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is urging the public to take extra precautions on the water after three people drowned over the weekend in separate incidents across the state.
According to ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division, the drownings happened on Fowl River in Mobile County, Smith Lake in Winston County, and Wilson Lake in Lauderdale County. None of the deaths were related to boating, but officials say the tragedies highlight how quickly a fun day in the water can turn dangerous.
As summer continues and more people head to Alabama’s lakes and rivers, ALEA is reminding swimmers to stay alert and follow key safety tips. Those include always wearing a life jacket, never swimming alone, and avoiding alcohol when swimming or supervising others…