Virginia conservation officers are ramping up efforts to keep boaters safe on the water as the Fourth of July holiday ...

According to the Colorado Sun, eight of the more than 30 people who died last year were not wearing, or were improperly wearing, a personal flotation device (PFD). Western Colorado More than 30 ...

El Dorado sheriff won't comment on whether victims wore life jackets, citing ongoing investigation. GoFundMe set for ...

All boats must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device (abbreviated as PFD; commonly known as a lifejacket) for every person on board. Vessels longer than 16 feet must carry a ...

A properly adjusted personal flotation device, or PFD for short, will significantly increase your child’s safety without distracting from the fun. And there’s the rub: ...

"The two passengers who were wearing Personal Flotation Devices were rescued by responding emergency personnel and transported to the hospital. Sadly, the remaining eight passengers drown," the ...

Making sure that kids have the right personal flotation device (PFD) around water and on boats is imperative. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the second-leading cause of death in ...

The most fundamental paddling safety rule is a single, essential piece of gear: Aways wear a personal flotation device (PFD), known as a life jacket. Travel.

CO Andrew Struffert (Pierz) worked angling, watercraft, and ATV enforcement. Enforcement action was taken for angling with extra lines and numerous ATV violations. Officer Struffert also worked a ...

Satellite Communications Devices and PLBs can be hired throughout New Zealand. They are also relatively affordable to buy and can be registered for free. Information on beacons (including where to ...