There are quite a few stories in the past couple months that have highlighted the need for use of wireless lanyards. Below find a selection of these stories as several examples of how dangerous boating can be if you don’t use the proper safety equipment especially a wireless lanyard and a life preserver.
From South Carolina, Six people have died on Upstate lakes and rivers this year. In two recent boating accidents, deputies say a safety feature could have made a difference.
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2011/jun/08/law-enforcement-recent-boating-accidents-show-need-ar-1945497/
Recent accident in Florida where boat took sharp turn and threw all passengers overboard
Palm Beach, a boat was found on the shore run aground after its captain was lost overboard..
Another story where an unmanned boat is running in circles out of control.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/apr/28/out-control-boat-sinks-near-shelter-island-man-res/
This was out of Australia earlier this year, fisherman fell overboard and his boat kept going and he had to swim for 6 hours to survive.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/02/16/australian-fisherman-survives-hour-swim-tossed-overboard/
This video out of Port St. Lucie last year, shows an unmanned boat rocketing through the water luckily not hitting anyone
These stories highlight the need is out there for Autotether, go to autotether.com and learn more. Have fun on the water this summer, but please boat safely!
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