SC ranks #6 in Boating Deaths

South Carolina ranks #6 in boating deaths and #8 in boating accidents, according to new research from the U.S. Coast Guard. Statistics also show that drowning was the reported cause of death in four of every five recreational boating fatalities across the country, and 83% of those were reported as not wearing life jackets. The National Safe Boating Council will kick off its 60th annual Safe Boating Campaign promoting safe boating and life jackets with National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25.