Unfortunately, this summer did not pass without tragedy, and although most kids are going back to school, if you're a boater your season probably isn't over yet.
Here are some ways to help you be vigilant and stay informed:
- Visit the Boat U.S. website - it's a valuable resource for general information on what to do to stay safe in marinas and lakes. Currently they are featuring an article by Beth Leonard What Every Boater needs to know about Electric Shock Drowning, and they have a downloadable PDF version.
- Check out the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association (ESDPA) website. This is another great destination website for ESD information. They explain Electric Shock Drowning and why it's considered a "silent killer".
- Read the Quality Marine Services Electric Shock Drownings Report. It is updated each year by editors James Shafer and Capt. David Rifkin. Their 2017 Report (updated 2018) can be found here. The enormity of the issue is reflected in the long list of incidents in their reports. Sadly, four additional tragedies have occurred since their update:
- Related News Articles from 2018:
- June 28, 2018: www.wandtv.com: Warnings against swimming in marinas
- June 22, 2018: www.kob.com: Rescuers warn of electric shock drowning threat
- June 20, 2018: www.citizentribune.com: Keep Safe this Summer
- June 20, 2018: www.wcnc.com: App, device detects electric shock in water
- May 18, 2018: lakeexpo.com: A Checklist For Your Dock's Electric System As You Power Up For The Boating Season
- May 16, 2018: news-medical.net: Electric Shock First Aid
- May 14, 2018: ozarksfirst.com: Branson Employees Prevent Potentially Deadly 'Dock Shock'
- May 13, 2018: ky3.com: Dock safety for lake season
- April 25, 2018: whnt.com: Family of drowning victim teams up with TVA to deliver water safety message.
- March 6, 2018: upnorthlive.com: City of Petoskey to update marina's electrical system
- January 29, 2018: lakexpo.com: Can Dock Electric Safety Be Improved Without a Law? One Missouri Senator Is Hopeful - Electric shock drownings are rare, but can they be legislated out of existence?
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