Five Ways to Stay Safe on the Water This Summer

Five ways to stay safe on the water this summer

When the heat index pushes into the triple digits on a regular basis, many Arkansans pack up and head to the lake for a day on the water.

Five ways to stay safe on the water this summer • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

When the heat index pushes into the triple digits on a regular basis, many Arkansans pack up and head to the lake for a day on the water. Whether you’re catching fish or catching rays, the added stress and fatigue of the sun and waves can sneak up on you if you don’t come prepared. Overexposure to the sun and indulging in too many alcoholic beverages top the list of dangers that can turn an otherwise relaxing trip to the lake into a nightmare. E…