Rural Safety Day Held in Lafayette County

Hundreds of students from schools across Lafayette County participated in ‘Rural Safety Day’ Thursday at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds. According to a report, fifth and sixth graders spent the day learning how to safely use farming equipment, boating and water safety, and operating a UTV/ATV safely. The day began with a mock UTV accident that utilized fire, EMS, police and DNR officials. Students also got to hear the conversation that happens when you call 911. The event was organized by the Lafayette County Rural Safety Coalition, a group of people representing several public and private agencies, which has the goal of preventing death and injury of youth in the county. This was the 14th year of Rural Safety Day in Lafayette County.