U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Urges Boaters to Wear Life Jackets
6/29/2016 5:25:02 PM
By Dave Rowley, News Director
It's believed the missing man who is the focus of the search in Chautauqua Lake was not wearing a life jacket. A boating safety expert says it's always important to wear the safety device, whether your in a boat or being towed. Doug Hamernik of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary says a life jacket can save your life. Hamernik says boaters should make sure that all passengers are wearing a personal floatation device, including children...
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Hamernik, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday, says boaters should also make sure the life jackets fit properly.
It's believed the missing man who is the focus of the search in Chautauqua Lake was not wearing a life jacket. A boating safety expert says it's always important to wear the safety device, whether your in a boat or being towed. Doug Hamernik of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary says a life jacket can save your life. Hamernik says boaters should make sure that all passengers are wearing a personal floatation device, including children...
