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Federal and local agencies are trying to get the word out to island residents about National Safe Boating Week and asking people to boat safely and care for the surrounding environment and wildlife while they are in the water.
According to Coast Guard statistics, in 2022, drowning was reported as the No. 1 cause of boating deaths and accounted for 75% of boating fatalities in Hawaii. Out of those cases, 85% of individuals were not wearing their life jackets, and two-thirds drowned despite being considered good swimmers.