"Having the life jacket on kept them above the water, kept them floating long enough for rescue personnel to get on scene," the firefighter said of the rescue.

In 2023, 18 people died in boating incidents across the state, including five on Long Island, according to the state report. Not wearing a personal flotation device was the leading cause of death ...

Long weekend brings boat safety warnings. June 19, 2025; Free, Sports; A New Mexico State Parks ranger places a life jacket on a child at Elephant Butte Lake near Truth or Consequences.

Right in time for the holiday weekend, Lake Texoma is returning to normal levels --- giving the game wardens lots to watch ...

Lake Lanier draws over 12 million visitors annually and emphasizes safety with life jacket stations and boating classes. To stream 11Alive on your phone, you need the 11Alive app.

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A Long Island elementary school nurse wore an ICE jacket on “Superhero Day” — sparking outrage from some parents and an investigation by administrators. The employee at Northwest Elementary ...

May 17-23 marks Safe Boating Awareness Week in Canada. Ontario Provincial Police and water safety advocates are reminding people about the importance of wearing life jackets when on out on the water.

The U.S. Coast Guard stresses boating safety ahead of National Safe Boating Week. Boaters should ensure they have proper safety equipment, including readily accessible life jackets. Free vessel ...

Kristene Dubics, founder of Joey's Jackets, is advocating for increased life jacket use. "Joey's Jackets is a foundation we founded for my son, Joey, who drowned here seven years ago," Dubics said.