Coast Guard - Boating Safety

LAKE TEXOMA, Texas - In this photo by the U.S. Coast Guard, Ens. Warren Fair, chief of boat operations at Sector Houston-Galveston explains the difference in fire extinguishers to a boater on the lake, May 23, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston has an active duty boat crew patrolling Lake Texoma this weekend, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. This is the third consecutive year this operation has occurred. The U.S. Coast Guard will also work with state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure all recreational boaters operate in a safe manner and have the appropriate safety gear. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello)