The number of boating accidents in Florida was up last year, as was the number of boating deaths.
79 people were killed in boating accidents in the Sunshine State in 2020, up from 65 deaths the year before.
That’s the highest number of any state.
There were 836 reportable boating accidents in Florida last year which is 113 more than in 2019.
44% of those accidents were due to the operator’s inattention or failing to maintain a proper lookout.
Since 2003, falling overboard has been the leading type of fatal accident with drowning as the leading cause of death.
Of the drowning victims, 88% were not wearing a life jacket.
Franklin County had 5 boating accidents last year which led to 2 injuries and over 43 thousand dollars in property damage.
Gulf County also saw 5 boating accidents in 2020 with 1 fatality and 2 injuries and Wakulla County had 10 boating accidents leading to 5 injuries.
https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/accidents/
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