Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy Highlights Life Jacket Importance
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Eight people died in a Lake Tahoe boating accident in June, none wearing life jackets, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. A sudden storm capsized their boat in 8-foot waves. Two survivors, one wearing a life jacket, highlight the importance of PFDs in cold water. The boat, a 28-foot Chris-Craft, had sufficient life jackets onboard, but they were not used. The incident underscores the dangers of unexpected weather changes on the lake.
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