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 ...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is begging people to wear life jackets while on the water, especially with the Fourth of July holiday weekend coming up. This as water-related deaths in Colorado are ...

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 ...

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 ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- As the summer peeks its head around the corner, it's almost time to hit the lakes. But before you get ready to drive the boat or participate in a water sport, the Department of ...

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all residents and visitors planning water activities as part of ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Friday, May 16th is National Wear your Life Jacket to Work day. This is ahead of National Safe Boating Week which starts Saturday, May 17th. There are many different types of life ...

Michael Shufeldt of Woodland, Washington, didn’t have to drown a week ago Wednesday. The professional fishing guide lost his life while fishing with clients out of Hood River when his boat swamped in ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is reminding all anglers and boaters that the annual cold-weather life jacket requirement is still in effect. As the weather ...