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Lake Lanier Tragedy Reminds Us of the Dangers of Drunk Boating
As illustrated by Monday’s post about a deadly drunk boating accident in Georgia, boating under the influence is extremely dangerous. In fact, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), alcohol…
Two Brothers Killed in Drunk Boating Accident on Lake Lanier
At about 10:30 p.m. on June 18, a fishing vessel travelling at a high rate of speed on Lake Lanier, Ga., struck a pontoon boat with 13 people aboard, resulting…
Fishing Vessel Catches Fire
On July 16, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued four fishermen following a fire on the 79-foot F/V MISS INGRID LOUIS. The incident occurred about three miles east of Nassau Sound…
Commercial Fishing Vessel Sent Back to Port for Safety Violations
Commercial Fishing Vessel Sent Back to Port for Safety Violations Last Tuesday, a U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement team escorted the F/V BRYNN TAMARA to port in Metlakatla, Alaska, after…
COSTA CONCORDIA Captain Admits He Was “Distracted”
COSTA CONCORDIA Captain Admits He Was “Distracted” July 13 marked six months since the COSTA CONCORDIA capsized near the Italian island of Giglio, resulting in the deaths of 32 people,…
Recreational Boating: Ten Tips to Stay Safe
According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 4,588 recreational boating accidents last year, resulting in 758 deaths, 3,081 injuries and property damage totaling approximately $52 million.…
Boat Propellers Maim and Kill
Boat Propellers Maim and Kill According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 197 recreational boating accidents last year involving a person being struck by a propeller, resulting in 192…
Boat Propeller Severs Teen’s Leg
Boat Propeller Severs Teen’s Leg Last Tuesday, 15-year-old Abby Mueller lost part of her leg in a recreational boating accident on Kezar Lake in Lovell, Maine. She was riding on…
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Alaskan Fisherman
Coast Guard Suspends Search for Alaskan Fisherman The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search last week for a fisherman who fell overboard from the 39-foot F/V ELEANOR S on the…