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Originally Posted by wildbill
Noticed the same thing, I wonder how people drown were wearing Pfds? Anyway those were some hogs, that's some good sashimi right there!
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In one shot in the video one of them was wearing a PFD. I don't want to defend the lack of lifejackets on the kids since that gets me no where on several occasions.
But the stats are great, so here they are since I'm concerned about you guys too!
Actually 20% of boating related drownings occur while people are wearing a PFD. I'd say that's about the same rate I see people wearing life jackets. Also 1/3 to 40% are related to Alcohol use prior.
From Statistics Canada it's actually you older guys who are at risk of drowning from not putting on a PFD. So if you're an old drunk fishermen you are at the highest risk of death... buckle up! PFD's don't even show up in risk assessment till ages 15+.
Risk assesment from Canada:
AGES O TO 4
• Alone near water (58%)
• Supervision absent (49%)
• Supervision present but distracted (43%)
• With other minors only (23%)
AGES 5 TO 14
• With other minors only (35%)
AGES 15 TO 19
• Not wearing a PFD when relevant (90% of deaths for which PFD
information was available)
• Alcohol consumption (41%)
• Alone (27%)
• In, on or near water after dark (23%)
AGES 20 TO 34
• Not wearing a PFD when relevant (86% of deaths for which PFD
information was available)
• Alcohol consumption (51%)
• Alone (29%)
• In, on or near water after dark (28%)
AGES 35 TO 64
• Not wearing a PFD when relevant (76% of deaths for which PFD
information was available)
• Alone (49%)
• Alcohol consumption (42%)
AGES 65+
• Not wearing a PFD when relevant (80% of deaths for which PFD
information was available)
• Alone (69%)
• Alcohol consumption (21%)
7 Deaths apparently while fishing from Shore... I mean how drunk did those guys have to be???