Boating Emergencies
Which situations are the leading causes of boating fatalities?
Answer
Falls overboard and capsizing, where victims often drown
Falls overboard and capsizing are the leading causes of boating deaths, and most victims drown. The great majority were not wearing a life jacket, which is why wearing one matters so much.
Source: U.S. Coast Guard — 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics, Table 1, 2024 Executive Summary, and Table 12 — https://uscgboating.org/library/accident-statistics/Recreational-Boating-Statistics-2024.pdf
Not the answer
- Engine noise
- Sunburn and dehydration
- Running out of snacks
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