In 2003, there were 481 drowning deaths across the nation. Wearing a
lifejacket, like wearing a seatbelt must be done before an accident
occurs to be effective. Maritime accidents often occur quickly and do
not allow a person to put on a lifejacket. If used proactively, a
lifejacket can greatly increase a persons chance of survival during a
maritime accident.
In 87 percent of all drownings people were not
wearing a life jacket.
The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters
to carry a VHF-FM marine radio. By using a VHF-FM radio more mariners
may hear your distress call on channel 16 or an urgent marine
information broadcast as seen by this case.
For the life of me I will never understand why boaters, at the very least don't keep their kids in life jackets. An accident is just that and leaves no time to put them on during the emergency. STupid people!
How's Bandon doing today? *HUG*