For kids between the ages of 5 and 14, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional death, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That’s why a life jacket is one of the most ...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

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Pattaya Tourist Police officers assisted tourists traveling by boat to Koh Larn by helping them properly wear life jackets ...

PEORIA, AZ — Lake Pleasant is a popular recreational area throughout the year, but as temperatures rise, the dangers of drowning and other injuries increase. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is ...

Libby Hodgin says she's been paddleboarding for years. "I love being out on the water and so that is when I first started getting into it and then this year it gives me an activity to do with my dog," ...

As the unofficial summer season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, Colorado state officials are reminding those who plan to spend time on the water that life jackets do what their name suggests: ...

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the heat expected to return this weekend, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office is putting on a life-saving distribution event. For the second year in a row, deputies ...