- Bret Hanna | June 20, 2009 2:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
June is boating safety month on InjuryBoard, and fishing goes hand in hand with boating for many people. Fresh caught fish is an important part of a smart diet for many Utahans, but there are some...
- Bret Hanna | June 18, 2009 8:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
Everyone has heard the old adage that oil and water don't mix - the same is true of water, boating and alcohol. Jesse Lee Melvin, 43, of Denver died Saturday in the Colorado River near the...
- Bret Hanna | June 11, 2009 10:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Defective & Dangerous Products
It is pretty common knowledge that carbon monoxide, often referred to as the silent killer, can cause illness and death in concentrated amounts. Wikipedia describes the science of carbon monoxide...
- Bret Hanna | June 13, 2009 10:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
My father grew up on a lake in Michigan and he had a boat before he had a car. He and his brothers and sister lived in the water and were active members of the local water ski club, the Ski Devils....
- Bret Hanna | June 10, 2009 5:35 PM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
You've headed out in your boat to enjoy Utah's lakes and reservoirs but the unthinkable has happened; you've had an accident. The obvious question is what to do when an accident occurs.
Utah law...
- Bret Hanna | June 26, 2009 4:46 PM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
As boating safety month winds down on InjuryBoard, another tragedy in Utah serves as a reminder that constant safety vigilance is required when on the water. Six men headed out on Monday for a...
- Bret Hanna | June 16, 2009 7:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
Utah has dozens of lakes and rivers that are navigable by kayaks and canoes - navigating them safely should be the first order of business. There are a number of great resources out there to consult...
- Bret Hanna | June 12, 2009 10:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
Utah's 2009 boating season had barely begun when deadly reminders of the need to be vigilant about safety cropped up. On April 25th, a boat with 6 passengers sank in one of Utah's most popular...
- Bret Hanna | June 10, 2009 2:00 AM | Salt Lake City, UT
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Miscellaneous
Summer is the time to hit the lakes and resevoirs in Utah for boating fun. For those who are not versed in local boating safety, adequate training is critical. To achieve this goal, Utah State...