If you were near The Dalles, Ore., in late April, you might have seen Bobber the Water Safety Dog on his road trip with park rangers Amber Tilton, Kelly Thomas and David Ladouceur from The Dalles Lock and Dam.
The day-long tour included a stop at Columbia Hills State Park to promote water safety in the Gorge. Bobber and his crew gave free boater safety checks together with rangers from Washington State Parks and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The group also visited Spearfish Lake and met with families who were there for the lakes’ opening fishing celebration. Those casting for trout received bobbers and kids were given coloring books to help remind them to stay afloat by wearing a properly-fitted life jacket.
Bobber the Water Safety Dog and his entourage ended their water safety adventures at the 34th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival where Bobber fitted life jackets and demonstrated how to be a “Smart Thinker– Not a Sinker” by wearing a life jacket.
Who knows where Bobber the Water Safety Dog will turn up next? Be sure, wherever he goes, he’ll have a water safety message to share!