Gallatin County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit Set to Conduct Extra Patrols

Impaired boating is not a good idea. A gentle reminder from Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office:

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s marine enforcement deputies will be patrolling Hebgen Lake Aug. 5, 14, 19 and Sept. 4 and 7.

Sheriff Brian Gootkin reminds boaters that education and enforcement are key factors in staying safe on the water. The department will be doing its best to ensure people’s safety by looking for boat operators that are under the influence of drugs or alcohol (also known as BUI). Deputies will also be checking campgrounds and monitoring use activity around Hegben Lake during these patrols.

Gallatin County’s increased patrols will serve to educate the increased number of users on the lake as well as provide an opportunity to inspect all vessels for the state required boating equipment.