CLEVELAND, OH - To support patrolling of Clevelands lakefront, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) today presented a new 27-foot marine patrol boat to the citys Ports and Harbors Unit during a special ceremony at the Port Authority pier.
The 27-foot Boston Whaler is specially equipped for marine enforcement and to provide assistance in search and rescue activities. The boat is valued at approximately $135,000 and is provided on loan to the City of Cleveland through the ODNR Division of Watercrafts marine patrol grant assistance program.
Patrol boats, motors and trailers have previously been provided to other participants in this program, including the Lorain Port Authority, Rocky River Police Department and Vermilion Police Department.
For additional information on Ohios boating programs, call toll-free 1-877- 4BOATER and visit the ODNR web page at www.ohiodnr.com
For Further Information Contact:
Larry Simonetti, ODNR Division of Watercraft
(216) 361-1212
-or-
Andy Ware, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882