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Army Corps of Engineers reports an increase in adult drowning at its lake and river projects this summer

Posted July 11, 2020

DYK carbon monoxide can kill you out in open water?

“…it floats on the water’s surface and one breath if you’re in the water with it can be deadly.“

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/army-corps-of-engineers-reports-an-increase-in-adult-drowning-at-its-lake-and-river-projects-this-summer-301091179.html

Officials: overloading caused CO poisoning of 16 on boat

Posted July 1, 2020

More information on this poisoning incident in Long Island, NY –

“…the leak occurred when the boat was operated at a high bow angle, with a heavy load of passengers and with the canvas up, reducing the amount of natural ventilation — commonly known as backdrafting or the “station wagon effect”… It was also not immediately clear if the boat had working carbon monoxide detectors”

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/carbon-monoxide-boat-port-jefferson-1.46229900?fbclid=IwAR3b5L4w8KOyBYt6Pe9e-yd_eY9NwDE_TQ6lVUlZnCm7Js-_-kvs081YabQ

16 people sickened with CO poisoning on boat

Posted June 29, 2020

Port Jefferson, NY –

https://abc7ny.com/16-people-sickened-with-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-on-boat-ride/6279409/?fbclid=IwAR2or-sssdxCqV-oB6VbHdJvTaziYF134_79YoWrgdA2zX0HyDtbzsi3kag

Doctor warns people of CO poisoning from boating

Posted June 24, 2020

Another good reason to wear a life jacket…and don’t forget your CO alarm if you’re on a boat that has an enclosed space 👍

https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Carbon-monoxide-poisoning-from-boating-571449701.html?fbclid=IwAR32GJenoU1FjhyA3m70qUBdfiCP4VVXnEFlFPpLWJ8tAeDJYHzK68b7uIs

‘Conception’ Coroner Reports Reveal Victims’ Attempt to Escape

Posted May 20, 2020

‘Conception’ Coroner Reports Reveal Victims’ Attempt to Escape

The Conception Fire: Solving the Puzzle

Posted May 13, 2020

The Conception Fire: Solving the Puzzle

Boating Safety Friday

Posted May 1, 2020

#BoatingSafetyFriday: Carbon monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around your boat. Every boater should be aware of the risks associated with carbon monoxide to protect everyone aboard.

CO can accumulate in inadequately ventilated canvas enclosures, blocked exhaust outlets, and at slow speeds, while idling, or stopped.

Learn more: https://www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/CO-Brochure-2015.pdf

Stay safe!

Ballpark built in memory of two boys who died of CO poisoning on houseboat

Posted March 30, 2020

Remarkable story about what one family and their carbon monoxide awareness foundation have accomplished after losing their two young sons to CO poisoning while vacationing on a houseboat in 2000.
The detail of the poisoning incident is posted on their website https://doubleangel.org/the-last-swim/
Heartbreaking read…lifesaving information ❤️