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Marine Patrol to Offer Boating Basics and License Courses Fall 2025

ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Hosts 2025 Fall Boating Basics and License Course at Locations Across the State The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations across the state. Each year, the Agency offers free hands-on classes that allow interaction […]

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Faith, Fire, and the Power of Lake Martin Kindness: A Father Son Story They’ll Never Forget

Fourth of July Fireworks Explosion on Lake Martin Leaves 6 Injured

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Lake Martin July 4th Fireworks Explosion: What We Know On Friday evening, July 4, 2025 at approximately 9:14 p.m, a modified pontoon boat on Lake Martin in Tallapoosa County in Blue Creek was used as a fireworks launch platform. The barge was positioned near the Hwy 49 Bridge. During the celebration, multiple fireworks erupted into an explosion. Multiple agencies

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July 4th Safety with Marine Patrol

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Courtesy and Caution: How to Be a Great Lake Martin Boater This Holiday by Jamie Burnett With the holiday crowds coming to Lake Martin, the Alabama Marine Patrol is encouraging everyone to focus on courtesy, caution, and safety. These reminders are more than just rules they are how we all keep Lake Martin fun and

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Marine Patrol to Offer Spring Boating Basics and License Courses

Another Safe Holiday on Lake Martin

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2024 Memorial Day Marine Patrol Stats I requested the stats from Lake Martin’s ALEA Marine patrol, period covered is Friday through Monday. ALEA had 5 patrol boats on Lake Martin, Saturday and Sunday, 3 on Friday and Monday. 96 Vessels Stopped/Inspected 21 Marine Safety Citations 108 Marine Safety Warnings 4 BUI Arrests 5 Boater

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ALEA Announces 2023 Fall Boating Basics and License Courses

Zero Accidents over Labor Day

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Per ALEA’s press release; Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division did not investigate any marine-related fatalities for the state of Alabama. However, the four-day period did include three boating crashes with one minor injury reported. Two of the incidents occurred on Logan Martin Lake and one on Smith Lake. This past Labor Day weekend marked

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Power Lines Down Near The Ridge/ Martin Dam

Lake Martin Boat/ PWC Collision Causes Multiple Injuries

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ELMORE COUNTY – A crash involving a Stratos bass boat, and a personal watercraft occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. Saturday, July 30, has resulted in injuries of the individuals involved. The operator and the passenger on the personal watercraft both sustained injuries and were transported to the Russell Medical Center in Alexander City. The operator

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