Record #:

6684

Author(s):

Arrington, Joel

Abstract:

A recently completed boating survey shows that although the total number of boating accidents in the state was up slightly in 1961, the number of accidents occurring while the operators were fishing was reduced from 21 percent to 2 percent. This marked reduction may reflect a growing awareness that as the waterways become more crowded, more attention must be given to water safety. Arrington discusses when and where boating accidents happened in 1961; what the boat operators were doing and their age and experience; causes of the accidents; and what can be done to improve safety.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 26 Issue 8, Aug 1962, p4-5, il

Subject(s):

Boating accidents