Boating fatalities in Florida increased by over 35% in 2024 compared to previous year, according to FWC report

Boating fatalities in Florida increased by over 35% in 2024 compared to previous year, according to FWC report

This week is recognized as National Safe Boating Week, and organizations around the country are promoting safe boating practices and boater vigilance as the summer season starts.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission marked Safe Boating Week by releasing its 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report, which shows an uptick in boating accidents and fatalities compared to 2023. According to the report, there were 665 boating accidents…

Florida Confronts Rising Boating Accidents And Fatalities With Release Of 2024 FWC Report

As National Safe Boating Week concludes, a sobering new report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) underscores the urgent need for heightened safety on the state’s waterways. The FWC’s 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report, released this week, reveals a distressing increase in both boating accidents and fatalities, prompting officials to call for […] Florida Confronts Rising Boating Accidents And Fatalities With R…