BOATING DEATHS RELATIVELY HIGH IN LOUISIANA
Louisiana is a great state for boating and, as spring gives way to summer, more and more boaters will be hitting the water to enjoy some fishing, water skiing or even just sunbathing. The more people that get out there, the more important boating safety becomes for everyone. While boating accidents and boating deaths were down in 2013 nationwide, the state of Louisiana did not fare terribly well. In 2013, Louisiana tied for having the 10th highest number of boating fatalities among states.