(Source: USCG - United States Coast Guard) Various pieces of safety equipment sit on Sunset Beach in Warrenton, Ore., July 2, 2015. Safety equipment such as life jackets and other flotation devices, electronic position indicating beacons, emergency signals and communication devices, such as cellphones or radios, are key elements that attribute to a successful rescue in the event of an emergency situation. U.S. Coast Guard illustration by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg. A Coast Guardsman hands over his boat keys to a shipmate for a posed photo to demonstrate designating a sober skipper. Alcohol use is the leading contributing factor in boater deaths. U.S. Coast Guard...
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