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 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a push underway to add throwable life rings or preservers along Chicago's lakefront following multiple water rescues and a drowning in Lake Michigan over the weekend. While ...

The list of gear to remember for a day on the water is seemingly endless. While all the fancy new electronics and accessories are fun additions to any watercraft, everyone needs one critical accessory ...

Here’s a bet I hope I’ll lose: At least one person will drown in the Upper Delaware River this summer — a person who isn’t wearing a life preserver. I make this sad prediction because the odds say a ...

RACINE, Wis. - After five drownings in their city last summer, Washington Park High School students in Racine are being recognized for making a difference. They're being awarded for their help with ...

One rogue wave or false step, an ankle caught in a line, is all it takes to cast a fisherman overboard. But those risks have never been enough to convince Rick Beal that it’s worth wearing a life ...

As a religious leader, I encourage people in the community to consider the mitzvah (“sacred act”) of saving a life through living transplants or stating an intention to donate organs if one could not ...

Which do you think would be easier to throw to someone who's drowning, a big ol' life preserver or a compact device about the size of a pop can? If you went with the latter – and if you spend a lot of ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

As anyone falling into a black hole would tell you–if only they could–the trip ends badly. Actually, for all but the last moment, things would be fine. As you began approaching the great abyss, you’d ...

Most dogs have some level of skill in the water, but they can only swim for so long. The best dog life jackets provide your pup with support and safety in the water, while being comfortable enough to ...