More life jackets are now available at Coleman Park in Morro Bay.

“We just kept seeing a number of people out not having a life jacket. We would even give people jackets off our Harbor Patrol boat, trying to help keep them safe on the water,” said Becka Kelly, Morro Bay Harbor Patrol Supervisor.

Kelly says a new shipment of life jackets arrived at the best time.

“I’d say every weekend, we are making contacts and sending people back to shore to at least come and borrow one,” she said.

“I think that is fantastic, especially with children. It can be more dangerous than you think out there, especially when the winds pick up. Having a life jacket just gives you an extra feeling of safety,” said Judy West of Los Osos.

She says she’s witnessed moments when life jackets would have helped.

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