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SPRING PARK, Minn. — In 55-years fishing Lake Minnetonka, Tom Opheen has plenty of fish stories, but the story of the time he went overboard, isn’t much of a story at all. “I was fishing with my son ...

No matter how good a swimmer you are, there are going to be times you’ll need to wear a life jacket. In fact, you probably need one more often than you think. These life-saving devices aren’t just for ...

Wearing a life jacket is a smart choice for any boater but mandatory for all personal watercraft riders. Coast Guard-approved Type III models work best. The vest-style design is easy to take on and ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — With warmer weather comes the swimming and boating season, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is aiming to keep Ohioans safe on the water. The ODNR's new safety initiative ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...

UNDER UMBRELLAS AND IN THE WATER THERE AND IN OUR AREA, PEOPLE WERE ENJOYING COOLING OFF IN THE WATER ALONG THE SACRAMENTO AND AMERICAN RIVERS OR IN AREA LAKES AND STATE PARKS, WHILE LOUNGING BY THE ...