No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

Water temperatures in North Dakota, even in mid-summer, can cause cold shock. And without a life jacket to keep you afloat, it doesn't take long for fatigue to win. North Dakota’s boating laws require ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - Volunteer diver Dave Oehlke, 67, doesn't suit up for calls as often as he did when he first joined North Dakota's Lakes Region Search and Rescue team as an original member in 1981, ...

Introducing your child to water sports can be equal parts rewarding and terrifying. On the one hand, it can boost their confidence and the number of summer activities you can do together. At the same ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials say the heat will be on for those recreating on the water this summer as the agency ups enforcement amid a wave of drownings and water-related deaths. Still early ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — With summer in full swing, many Georgians are flocking to popular lakes across the state. Two of the most popular lakes close to the Atlanta area are Lake Lanier and Allatoona ...

As the unofficial summer season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, Colorado state officials are reminding those who plan to spend time on the water that life jackets do what their name suggests: ...

Before you load your dog in the car for a day of kayaking or hitting the surf, make sure you pack the life jackets—for you, the kids, and your pup. While many dogs instinctively “know” how to keep ...

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Note: The video is from April 2023. The Columbia Police Department on Thursday issued a reminder that the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission requires all boaters to wear life jackets ...

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