Life Jackets Save Lives This Labor Day | Bowling Green News

Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 5, 2026 · 1m

With Labor Day weekend approaching, boaters are being urgently reminded that safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. Officials stress that life jackets, fire extinguishers, throwable flotation devices, and signaling tools must be on board for every person. Tragically, several preventable drownings this summer could have been avoided with proper gear—and even more importantly, knowing where it is and how to use it in seconds. Drowning can happen in under 20 seconds for kids and under a minute for adults. Beyond gear, rules like ending water activities by sunset and using navigation lights after…