justnorth posted on June 14, 2007 10:23 :: 1159 Views
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boat operators to make sure they turn off their engines when people are in the water near the back of the boat. This safety message comes after an accident on Monday in the Twin Cities where a man was injured by a boat propeller.
"Even a slowly turning propeller can inflict serious or fatal injuries to anyone caught by its spinning blades," said Tim Smalley, DNR boating safety specialist. "Sometimes the propeller can be turning even when a motor is in neutral, or someone can bump the shift lever into gear accidentally, and injure or even kill anyone in the water near the stern of the boat," he said.
The DNR has a new sticker available that warns boaters to shut off their engines when picking up or dropping off skiers or tubers.
A "Stop that Prop" sticker can be obtained for free by calling the DNR Information Center at (651) 296-6157 or toll free at 1-888-MINNDNR (646-6367). Computer users may e-mail the DNR at
info@dnr.state.mn.us.
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