Big Bear Lake, CA, July 6, 2013 - Boaters are reminded to use extra caution on the water this weekend. More boating accidents occur during the July 4th holiday than any other time, and the number one cause is boat operators not paying enough attention. Consider designating a second person on board to help look out for other watercraft, obstacles, or people in the water. Here … [Read more...] about Play it Safe on Big Bear Lake
Boating Safety
Life Jacket Trade-In Location Change
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 24, 2013 - The Department of Boating and Waterways, along with the Big Bear Municipal Water District and the Big Bear Lake Coast Guard Flotilla, will sponsor the 14th Annual Life Jacket Trade-In on Saturday, May 25th, from 10:00 a.m. until they run out of jackets. The new location for the Life Jacket Trade-In is at the MWD East Boat Launch Ramp on North … [Read more...] about Life Jacket Trade-In Location Change
Riverside Man Dies In Lake Accident
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 23, 2012, 8:00am - (UPDATE) - The victim has been identified as 44 year-old Cesar Espana of Riverside, California. [Original Story] Big Bear Lake, Saturday July 22, 2012, 2:00 pm - On Friday afternoon at 4:59 pm a there was a report of a possible drowning victim near the east launch ramp on Big Bear Lake. The Municipal Water District Lake Patrol, Big … [Read more...] about Riverside Man Dies In Lake Accident
Avoid A Boating Accident This Fourth Of July
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 2, 2012, noon - The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) reminds boaters to use caution on the water this Fourth of July. More boating accidents occur during this holiday than any other during the summer boating season. You can greatly decrease the chances of being involved in a boating accident when you follow a few simple … [Read more...] about Avoid A Boating Accident This Fourth Of July
Water Rescue On Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, CA, May 30, 2012, noon - Big Bear Municipal Water District employees at the West Public Launch Ramp got a report of an overturned canoe with four 29 Palms residents in the water just west of the ramp on Sunday morning, May 27. Ramp attendants quickly notified Lake Patrol dispatch and ran to the shore to assist the boaters. Two children, ages 6 and 13 were wearing … [Read more...] about Water Rescue On Big Bear Lake