GILFORD — Gov. Kelly Ayotte wants visitors and residents alike to stay safe while having fun on the water this summer.

“Please enjoy our lakes. Please get out there. It's a gorgeous day, but do it safely, and make sure that your family's safe, and that you have those moments together,” Ayotte said at Marine Patrol on Friday afternoon.

Ayotte commented on the beauty of the lakes, and their popularity in the summer. She said her family had a cottage in Meredith, and growing up, she worked at Shep Brown’s Boat Basin, now Goodhue Boat Company. The governor toured the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol headquarters after her remarks.

Marine Patrol Lt. Irwin Malilay offered safety tips for those on the water. He reminded everyone to stay sober, and boating under the influence of alcohol

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