Texas officials urge water safety as temperatures climb

As temperatures rise across Texas, more people will head to lakes, rivers and coastal waters to cool off.

May is National Water Safety Month, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds Texans that simple precautions can prevent injuries and save lives.

"In Texas, spending time on the water is part of our way of life, but it also comes with real risks," said Col. Ron VanderRoest, TPWD law enforcement director.