(KNSI) – Officials are reminding people to have a safe Memorial Day weekend as travel numbers are expected to be back at pre-pandemic levels.
CentraCare Health’s Doctor George Morris says the unofficial kickoff to summer is usually when the first water-related injuries show up at the hospital.
“Be careful in or around the water. Don’t dive into shallow areas. This is a case where we’ve really seen huge losses, just traumatic injuries for that one. Be sure you have your life jacket on.”
He also says to avoid mixing alcohol or other drugs when on the water or driving.
“Be careful about drinking alcohol or other drugs around the water. That’s a key thing. Please don’t use it when operating vehicles, whether those are ATVs, motor vehicles, or motorcycles. Think about being safer on water and being safer around vehicles.”
Dr. Morris, a veteran, asks people to take time to enjoy the long weekend.
“I would like everyone to really take this time to enjoy your family, your friends. And then for Memorial Day, think about the sacrifices. Over a million service members that have died in active duty.”
On Thursday, CentraCare Health held a special flag-raising ceremony in honor of those who lost their lives defending America.
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