HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- As the summer season comes to an end and lifeguard coverage is reduced, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Services is urges residents and visitors to use caution in and around the state's waterways.

According to the department, between Saturday and Monday, lifeguards will be stationed at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison and Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., all other designated swimming areas will not have lifeguards on duty.

Starting Tuesday, no lifeguards will be on duty for the rest of the season.

“With cooler temperatures and earlier sunsets on the way, our peak summer season is coming to an end. As Labor Day weekend approaches, we remind everyone who plans to spend time at one of our beautiful State Park

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