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Drownings blamed on carelessness by Iowa water safety officer
Tim Dorr, 26, state water safety patrol officer for nine Eastern Iowa counties, discusses preventable drownings and boat accidents at Coralville reservoir. He cites multiple incidents, urges wearing life jackets, proper flotation, and two observers for skiers. Dorr notes expired registrations and checks safety equipment as typical enforcement. The reservoir spans about 5,000 acres with 22 miles of shoreline and heavy weekend boat traffic.
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Coralville Reservoir
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Iowa
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Lake Macbride
Iowa Lakes
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