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The Ghana Maritime Authority just gave 300 life jackets to boat operators and fishers along the Oti River, with a payment plan that makes safety affordable for everyone. This simple intervention could save countless lives in a region where nearly 40% of residents depend on waterways for their livelihood.
Two people stranded in Ocean City's bay after their jet ski capsized were rescued in minutes because they wore life jackets and carried a whistle. Their preparation turned a potentially tragic afternoon into a powerful safety lesson that's spreading across Maryland's coast.
Quick-thinking officers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife pulled a family of four to safety after high winds pushed them from shore at Lake Pueblo. The rescue highlights a simple safety measure that's now saving lives across Colorado.
A new organization just gave coastal fishermen in Ghana's Volta Region 60 life jackets and emergency training that could prevent drowning deaths at sea. The Fisherfolk Sustainability Network launched with a mission to make fishing safer as climate change brings more unpredictable weather.
