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:
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 DrowningsReport. 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:
