What is the primary cause of boating fatalities?

The primary cause of boating fatalities is typically attributed to drowning. In many cases, boaters who are not wearing a life jacket end up drowning after falling overboard, getting caught in a storm, or capsizing their boat. Failure to wear a life jacket, lack of swimming ability, and alcohol consumption while boating are common contributing factors to drowning-related fatalities.

Other contributing factors to boating fatalities include operator inexperience, reckless behavior, speeding, poor weather conditions, and mechanical failures. It is important for boaters to receive proper training, follow safety regulations, and make responsible decisions while on the water to help prevent accidents and fatalities.