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 ...

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May marks the beginning of boating season in Washington. Unfortunately, hot weather can also lead to a spike in drowning deaths. The people at the other end of your 911 call are wary of the forecast ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...

Families nationwide are gearing up for water-based adventures such as boating, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more as warmer weather rolls in. But before your kids dive into summer fun, one ...

Stay safe this Labor Day holiday weekend by wearing a life jacket when out on the water. The Wisconsin DNR said 12 boating deaths have already happened so far in 2025. The DNR provided other boating ...

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office marine unit maneuvers near a 22-foot capsized boat near John’s Pass, Florida, with two survivors aboard Aug. 25, 2018. An off-duty Coast Guard helicopter pilot and ...

As the weather warms up, it's crucial to keep watch over children when around water to prevent accidental drowning, Intermountain Children’s Health experts say. Drowning is the second leading cause of ...

NC law mandates life jackets for children under 13 on moving recreational boats. Violations of NC life jacket laws carry a $25 fine and a Class 3 misdemeanor charge. All boats 16 feet or longer must ...