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Maricopa officials, partners urge life jackets and safety as Lake Pleasant visitor numbers rise
Summary
At a Lake Pleasant press conference, Maricopa County officials, Arizona Game and Fish and the sheriff's office highlighted 16 drownings and 144 search-and-rescues last year, promoted a life jacket loaner program and boating education, and urged precautions for boaters and hikers ahead of the holiday season.
Ronald O'Connor and Teresa O'Connor, residents who said they "love lake life," described near‑accidents and urged caution at a press conference at Lake Pleasant where Maricopa County officials and partner agencies highlighted water- and trail-safety measures.
The gathering, organized by Chairman Thomas Galvin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and Arizona Game and Fish, came as county agencies pointed to last year's safety statistics: "There were 16 drownings in Maricopa County last year, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was called out to assist with 144 search and rescues," a speaker said.
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