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6 water safety tips amid boating deaths, with alcohol a leading factor in tragedy
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Hundreds of lives are lost each year on U.S. waterways due to recreational boating accidents that can be prevented, says the U.S Coast Guard. Here are 6 tips for staying safe on the water.
"Alcohol and drug use on the water can be more hazardous than on land." A boat operator with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.10% is more than 10 times as likely to die in a boating accident. Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
Alcohol was noted as the leading factor in those deaths, contributing to 17% of total fatalities.
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