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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning boaters to use extreme caution in operating vessels and personal watercraft on near-shore or inshore waters, local lakes and rivers in the aftermath of hurricanes Charley and Frances.
“Channels have silted in, sandbars have shifted and floating and submerged debris from the storm are causing hazardous boating conditions,” FWC Capt. Richard Moore said. “Boaters’ past experience may no longer be a dependable tool for piloting their vessels.”
Downed power lines, submerged trees and missing channel markers add to the dangers of post-hurricane boating.
“Boaters should be especially aware that many aids to navigation may not be reliable at this time,” Moore said. “Federal, state and local governments will adjust markers and repair or replace damaged or missing signs as soon as possible.”
Meanwhile, the FWC urges boaters to be careful, go slowly and keep a lookout.
For more information on boating in Florida visit the FWC’s Web site at MyFWC.com and click on “Boating.”
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