Tom
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We've boated for 40 or so years, and have lived in a waterfront community for the last 24 years. We've always stressed the need to wear life vests, both on board and near the water. Our grandkids were not allowed to go down the ramp from our deck to the boat dock without wearing life vests, and it became second nature for them to wear 'em. (We have a locked gate at the top of the ramp).
Yesterday I was working on Chris' car in the driveway and heard/saw a USCG helicopter circling above. Chris was working on our boat dock and, in addition to seeing the helicopter, heard first responder sirens nearby. This morning I heard on Bay area TV news that a 5-year old boy was visiting his grandparents, apparently a couple of bays/streets from us, and went missing. He was reportedly found "submerged in the water", was recovered from the water and taken to hospital. Hopefully he'll recover, but I can't imagine how the boy's parents and grandparents must be feeling.
Yesterday I was working on Chris' car in the driveway and heard/saw a USCG helicopter circling above. Chris was working on our boat dock and, in addition to seeing the helicopter, heard first responder sirens nearby. This morning I heard on Bay area TV news that a 5-year old boy was visiting his grandparents, apparently a couple of bays/streets from us, and went missing. He was reportedly found "submerged in the water", was recovered from the water and taken to hospital. Hopefully he'll recover, but I can't imagine how the boy's parents and grandparents must be feeling.