Parachutists jumped from World War II-era planes into now peaceful Normandy to kick off a week of ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Soldiers from across the United States, Britain, Canada and other Allied nations waded ashore through hails of fire on five beaches on June 6, 1944.
Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, during which both the Agency’s Highway and Marine Patrol Divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday period.
People are also reading… Additionally, ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division investigated one boating fatality over the Memorial Day weekend which occurred on May 27 on Logan Martin Lake. The incident serves as a solemn reminder of the critical need for safety measures and precautions while enjoying Alabama’s waterways.
ALEA’s efforts over the Memorial Day weekend included increased patrols, driver license checkpoints, and public awareness campaigns aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries. The Agency’s Marine Patrol Division issued 868 Marine Safety Warnings, conducted 740 vessel inspections and 53 vessel assists. They also reached a new record of making 22 Boating Under the Influence arrests in one weekend.
Additionally, ALEA’s Aviation Unit, in conjunction with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Fire Departments, participated in the Rescue Swimmer Detail. Aviation performed 12 patrol flights, responded to six calls for service which included a boater in distress, a kayak in distress, a capsized jet ski and three swimmers in distress. While on a patrol flight on May 25, the Crew Chief spotted a swimmer in distress and deployed a Rescue Swimmer to assist the victim to shore.
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