Drinking and Boating

Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. Don't let drinking blow up your boating fun.

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Alcohol affects judgment, vision, balance and coordination. These impairments increase the likelihood of accidents afloat for both passengers and boat operators. In boating deaths involving alcohol use, over half the victims capsized their boats and/or fell overboard.

In this video, we visit with three highway patrolmen who are responsible for patrolling Lake of the Ozarks and keeping boaters safe. One thing we learned is that alcohol is a pervading cause of accidents and injury on the lake. Listen to how it not only affects boaters but also the troopers responsible for keeping them safe.

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Alcohol is #1 contributing cause to boating accidents and deaths.

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As the captain of a boat, you are the person in charge, responsible for the lives of all those on your vessel. Responsible captains don't drink and boat. Stay dry on the water.

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Every year people are injured in boating accidents caused by drunk boat drivers.

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Life after 6.5 years in prison.

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Alex Otte was 13-years old when a drunk boater ran her over as she sat on her jet ski. Her injuries were so severe she was not expected to survive. This is Alex's story.

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Alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. On the road or on the water, never drive impaired.

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This summer, law enforcement officials will be on the look-out for impaired drivers and boaters. Be Safe. Be Smart. Never Boat Under The Influence.

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