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Posts on ‘August 15th, 2009’

Boating and paddling fatalities on the rise in Northeast

BOSTON — Along with sunny skies, the waning days of summer have brought an increase in recreational boating and paddling fatalities in the Northeast.

Coast Guard stresses proper use of engine “kill cords” after 2 recent incidents

BOSTON — Following two life-threatening incidents within the past five days, the Coast Guard is warning mariners of the risk they’re taking when they don’t properly use a vessel’s engine “kill cord.”