From Deseret News archives:
Utah's dangerous waters: State has 4th highest rate of boat accidents
Caution urged as Utahns head to lakes and rivers
Officials say they are doing what they can to promote such extra caution.
Mayer said the National Park Service at Lake Powell, for example, stresses safety steps in its newspaper handed out at entry points, and on signs throughout marinas.
He said such steps have helped reduce carbon monoxide poisoning deaths among passengers and swimmers who hang around exhaust areas of boats to the point that the lake has not had one in several years.
"We have had carbon monoxide poisonings. But, like in one instance with a family last year, the father was able to recognize the signs of what was happening because he had read about it and then get everyone out and up" into clear air, Mayer said.
Harris said the state is sending out a booklet on boating rules and safety to all Utahns with registered boats this year, also in hopes that it will help them be a little more cautious and educated.
"It would not take much effort to make people a lot safer," Harris said.
E-mail: lee@desnews.com
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