Practice Water Safety This 4th of July Weekend

(Wappapello) Keep safety in mind this 4th of July weekend if you plan on swimming or boating on Missouri’s many lakes and streams.

Aleigha Alexander with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Wappapello in southern Wayne County has some water safety tips.

Alexander has this to add.

Another water safety tip is to always take a buddy with you when swimming.

Never swim alone.