Jet Skiers Spotted in Spillway

The United States Coast Guard says trill seekers have forced a change of spillway policy.

“We got a report yesterday from the Army Corps of Engineers that there were people jet skiing in the Bonnet Carre Spillway,” says Lt. Brian Sattler.

Since the bandit jet skiers are still at large Lt. Sattler can only speculate on motivation, “Using that rush of water from the Mississippi river as some way to jet ski and have more fun with it.”

Lt. Sattler says the Coast Guard has put out a temporary regulation creating a safety zone that prohibits boating on the spillway, “and it prohibits vessels from operating in that area and that was done with the public safety in mind.”

The Coast Guard will have patrol boats stationed to enforce the rules, and protect public safety.

With crowded waters expected this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend the Coast Guard urges people steering any water craft to stay extra alert and use common sense, “Safe speed, bring all your required safety equipment.  Wear your life jacket