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    Two uniformed park rangers or law enforcement officers are patrolling a busy beach or lakeside recreational area. They are wearing green tactical vests with badges and are equipped with radios, firearms, and other duty gear. The background shows numerous beachgoers relaxing under umbrellas near a body of water.

    UNITED STATES

    07.04.2026

    Photo by Andrew Avitt 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    Forest Service law enforcement officers patrol Meeks Bay on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, July 4, 2026, as more than 327,000 visitors gather for Fourth of July celebrations. Thirty-one law enforcement officers and special agents reported for duty during the holiday weekend to support activities at beaches and campgrounds across the basin and to assist state and county law enforcement agencies in responding to emergencies and directing traffic. (Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)

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    Date Taken: 07.04.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 12:02
    Photo ID: 9799844
    VIRIN: 260704-P-NM884-9295
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 8.68 MB
    Location: US
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