More than 300 of the individual recreational boaters who drowned nationwide in 2024 were not wearing a life jacket or other personal flotation device, turning a fun-filled family day on the water into a tragedy that could have been prevented. It’s something Sea Tow Capt. Walt Bohn has seen again and again.
“In a matter of seconds, something fun can go bad. Taking the extra time to think can prevent a tragic accident,” Bohn, the general manager of Sea Tow Central New Jersey, said recently.
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