DEEP Urges Boating Safety

New Haven - NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- John Annino of DEEP Boating Division was on hand to talk about National Safe Boating Week.

There are nearly 4,000 boating related accidents each year. As a result, more than 700 fatalities occur. There were eight boating fatalities in Connecticut last year alone.

The major cause of boating fatalities is drowning. A huge majority of those who drown are not wearing life jackets or Personal Flotation Devices .

Carbon monoxide poisoning has recently been identified as a major danger for boaters. It is important to understand it and avoid it. 

There are new laws about the proximity of boats to various large vessels, bridges, and shore facilities.

Learn more at The Connecticut Post.