The drowning of a child in Lake Murray serves as a sobering reminder of the need to take safety precautions while out on the water.Authorities said the child wasn’t wearing a flotation device. They said putting safety first could prevent another tragedy. "We haven't had a drowning and we don't wanna have a drowning so we just ask that you watch your kids at all times,” Edmond police lake patrol said.Arcadia Lake is expected to be a packed house this holiday weekend as thousands take out the boat, take a dip and strap on the skis. But police said safety needs to come before fun."You just gotta keep an eye on your kids. I know sometimes it's hard with the beaches getting crowded, but you gotta watch your children,” police said.Out on patrol, police will be looking for excessive drinking while boating. "I've always said, 'boating, heat and alcohol don't always mix,’” police said.Stranded boats."We have a lot of people that will come out and forget to put the plug in the boat or something,” he said.And the big one – life jackets."Edmond does require children under the age of 13 while they're in the water to wear a life jacket, and we will be enforcing that,” he said.Before you dock or set up camp, authorities remind you to keep safety in mind."We want everybody to have a good time and be safe out here,” he said.Only 150 boats are allowed on the lake at a time. Police expect the longest line to put in will be Sunday.