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Archive Home > 2006 > August > 30 > Safety on the river

Safety on the river

Value of PFDs cannot be overlooked when enjoying watersports

By Jim Witty / The Bulletin
August 30, 2006

Personal flotation devices aren't good for much of a fashion statement. They can be bulky, snug and confining. And they can save your life.

I guess that's why they also call them life jackets.

Oregon law requires children 12 and under to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD while boating. Seems....

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