The U.S. Coast Guard is warning boaters of the dangers of operating vessels while under the influence of alcohol. The Coast Guard says its recreational boating statistics show alcohol use was the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents last year. The Coast Guard says alcohol use contributed to 16 percent of deaths on the […]
The Coast Guard is out with its annual maritime safety warnings as the boating season kicks off in Ohio. The Coast Guard’s Great Lakes district based in Cleveland says nearly 85 percent of boater drowning victims involve those not wearing a life jacket. In Ohio, there were 11 boating accident fatalities last year, down […]
