Life jackets
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OPP issue reminder about life-jackets following rescue call on Lake EriePolice were called to Lake Erie in Selkirk, Ont., after a witness reported seeing four youths on two paddleboards struggling to get back to shore.CanadaAug 26, 2020
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Hamilton police rescue family on pink flamingo pool float in Lake OntarioHamilton police were called to a late-night water rescue after a family on a pool float got stranded in Lake Ontario.CanadaJul 15, 2020
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Calgary man’s body recovered from Clearwater River after ‘possible drowning’: RCMPThe body of a 34-year-old Calgary man who police say may be the victim in a "possible drowning" was recovered from a river in central Alberta late Tuesday afternoon.CanadaJul 3, 2019
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Life-jackets vs. PFDs: What’s the difference?When you're out on the water, a life-jacket can be the difference between life and death, but not all flotation devices are created equally.ConsumerAug 3, 2018
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Saskatchewan sees an increase in drownings over the past two yearsThis week Canadians are being urged think about water safety as part of a national drowning prevention push, as drownings in the province are on the rise.CanadaJul 18, 2018
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Manitoba top spot for young children drowning deaths once againThe province of Manitoba is once again at the top of the list for drowning deaths for children up to four years old. The third week of July is National Drowning Prevention Week.HealthJul 18, 2018
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Barrie police marine unit offer water safety tips following two water related deathsBarrie Police Marine Unit are offering a few water safety tips to ensure residents and visitors enjoy the waterfront safely this summer.CanadaJun 20, 2018
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OPP safety blitz to hit roads, waterways for Victoria Day long weekendIt's the first long weekend of the summer and the OPP say they'll be cracking down on distracted, aggressive and impaired driving and lack of seatbelt use.CanadaMay 18, 2018
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Canadian Coast Guard cautions against taking part in Port Huron Float DownAuthorities cited fast moving currents, insufficient number of lifejackets and limited rescue resources.CanadaAug 19, 2017
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Safety board says commercial fishermen should be required to wear life-jacketsThe TSB says the capsizing of a fishing boat that claimed the lives of two men serves as another example of why fishermen should be required to wear life-jacketsCanadaJul 26, 2017
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