琉璃神社 RCMP are reminding those enjoying Okanagan Lake to keep safety top of mind.

On July 11, officers were conducting patrols on the lake when they noticed an individual operating a personal water craft (PWC)  pulling a person on a tube without a spotter. 

They fell off without the driver noticing, who continued for about 500 meters before realizing and turning around.

Officers directed the driver to shore where they were fined $287.50 under the small vessel regulations act and given a warning for failing to produce a pleasure craft operator card.

鈥淵ou鈥檙e really quite limited when it comes to towing someone behind a PWC as you require enough seating for everyone on the vessel including the individual being towed,鈥� said Cpl. Michael Gauthier. 鈥淭his particular incident was overtly unsafe and a clear reminder why a spotter is needed at all times.鈥�

He added that this year police have dealt with several operators towing multiple people on tubes, most commonly children. 

Information, safety tips and requirements for pleasure craft and personal water craft can be found in the .