A Sea Tow boating expert said one Coast Guard-mandated safety measure is necessary in boating safety -- and can prevent you from going overboard.
Wrightsville Beach Sea Tow Captain Scott Collins said a new federal law took effect requiring the use of engine cut-off switches in all boats under 26 feet, as of April 1.
"I was out patrolling when I heard the samaritan on the radio," Collins said, speaking of the incident off the coast of Wrightsville Beach on July 5. "I immediately headed toward where they were. Luckily, they had enough wits to follow the bread crumbs on the abandoned boat and able to find him."