Electric Shock Drowning Incident Update

Electric Shock Drowning Incident Update - 2018

Unfortunately, this summer did not pass without tragedy, and although most kids are going back to school, if you're a boater your season probably isn't over yet.

Here are some ways to help you be vigilant and stay informed:

Visit the Boat U.S. website - it's a valuable resource for general information on what to do to stay safe in marinas and lakes. Currently they are featuring an article by Beth Leonard What Every Boater needs to know about Electric Shock Drowning, and they have a downloadable PDF version.
Check out the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association (ESDPA) website. This is another great destination website for ESD information. They explain Electric Shock Drowning and why it's considered a "silent killer".
Read the Quality Marine Services Electric Shock Drownings Report. It is updated each year by editors James Shafer and Capt. David Rifkin. Their 2017 Report (updated 2018) can be found here. The enormity of the issue is reflected in the long list of incidents in their reports. Sadly, four additional tragedies have occurred since their update:
- July 11, 2018: www.lakeexpo.com: Woman, Children Narrowly Escape Dock Electrocution On The Lake
- June 12, 2018: lakeexpo.com: DOCK SHOCK: Swimmers OK After Being Buzzed By Bare Wire on Nearby Dock
- June 5, 2018: wsls.com: 17-year-old girl recovering after electric shock while swimming at Smith Mountain Lake
- January 5, 2018: newindianexpress.com: Four children electrocuted in Bihar's Saharsa district
Related News Articles from 2018:
- July 4, 2018: www.wfmj.com: Canfield family warns about electric shock in pools

June 28, 2018: www.wandtv.com: Warnings against swimming in marinas
June 22, 2018: www.kob.com: Rescuers warn of electric shock drowning threat
June 20, 2018: www.citizentribune.com: Keep Safe this Summer
June 20, 2018: www.wcnc.com: App, device detects electric shock in water
May 18, 2018: lakeexpo.com: A Checklist For Your Dock's Electric System As You Power Up For The Boating Season
May 16, 2018: news-medical.net: Electric Shock First Aid
May 14, 2018: ozarksfirst.com: Branson Employees Prevent Potentially Deadly 'Dock Shock'
May 13, 2018: ky3.com: Dock safety for lake season
April 25, 2018: whnt.com: Family of drowning victim teams up with TVA to deliver water safety message.
March 6, 2018: upnorthlive.com: City of Petoskey to update marina's electrical system
January 29, 2018: lakexpo.com: Can Dock Electric Safety Be Improved Without a Law? One Missouri Senator Is Hopeful - Electric shock drownings are rare, but can they be legislated out of existence?