Ninth fatality within 2 weeks provides stark reminder about boating and beach safety

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A recreational boating fatality in Ocean City, Md., on Saturday was the ninth death in two weeks in mid-Atlantic waters. The frequency of these fatalities in such a short time span represents a grim start to the summer beach and boating season. Though the locations and circumstances leading to these recent accidents vary, they all underscore two important lessons about enjoying...