Boating accidents at their highest in almost a decade
The report shows the most common reason for those accidents in Palm Beach County was the driver not paying attention.
By: Stephanie Susskind
and last updated 2021-05-24 09:22:38-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â National Safe Boating Week runs from May 22- May 28 and the Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission wants to make sure you are safe on the water, with Memorial Day just a week away.
A recently released report from FWC shows the number of boating accidents per year is on the rise in Florida.
In 2020, FWC reported 836 boating accidents in the Sunshine State. That is the highest in nine years and above the average of 722.
Boating accidents at their highest in almost a decade
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds people to stay safe during Safe Boating Week
LITTLETON, Colo. (KRDO) National Safe Boating Week begins Friday. Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind people to stay safe out on the water.
In 2020, Colorado saw a record 34 drownings. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, drowning was the reported cause of death in four out of every five recreational boating fatalities in 2019. Also, 86% of those who drowned were not wearing life jackets.
So far in 2021, there have been three reported drownings.
CPW says Safe Boating Week is designed to help the public prepare to be safe on the water during the upcoming summer season.