Corps Of Engineers Urging Water Safety This Holiday Weekend

<p>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding people to be safe while on the water this holiday weekend.&nbsp;</p>

Friday, May 25th 2018, 2:27 am

By: News On 6


The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding people to be safe while on the water this holiday weekend. 

Park rangers at Oologah Lake expect thousands of people to visit Friday through Monday. But with more visitors, the rangers say there is also the increased risk of drownings.

So far this year, the Corps' Tulsa District has had five deaths. 

5/24/2018 Related Story: OHP: McAlester Man Drowns In Lake Eufaula

5/18/2018 Related Story: Oklahoma Highway Patrol Investigating Drowning Near Keystone Lake

Park rangers say wearing a life jacket is the most important thing to remember while on the water.

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