Report: More Recreational Boating Accidents Occur in Florida Than Any Other State
As recreational boating season kicks into high gear around the country, new statistics are a reminder to play it safe, especially in states like Florida where more people are out on the water.
Reports show that?Florida leads ?the nation in boating accidents and the number of fatalities is on the rise, followed by Texas, California, and Missouri, the Citrus County Chronicle reported on May 29.
The latest data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, points to additional concerns. While boating accidents in the Sunshine State decreased by 16 from 2021 to 2022,?deaths from those accidents increased ?by five, CBS News Miami reported. The Florida Keys and Miami were among the?most risky areas ?in the state for fatal boating accidents, the Miami Herald reported on June 6.
“That would be in line with what I see,” said Craig Mathew Anderson, CPIA , Underwriter, Marine & Yacht,? Burns & Wilcox , Miami, Florida, noting that it’s likely that more accidents happen in Florida because of the high volume of boating in the state. But, he added, “Another issue is there are a lot of individuals who go out there and drink when they are on the boat, which is illegal, but unfortunately it is not always enforced.”
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