This year's Purple Ribbon Campaign is designed to raise awareness about alcohol-related water safety.
Lambton County Health Promoter Terry Easterby says ribbons were put up at the Bluewater Anglers Salmon Derby weigh station in Port Franks Tuesday afternoon.
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A similar event is planned at the weigh station in Sarnia Thursday afternoon in co-operation with Bluewater Anglers.
According to Red Cross water safety experts, alcohol was a factor in nearly 40 per cent of water-related fatalities involving individuals over 15 years of age.
