Fall is a great time of year to be on the water for outdoor recreation, the key is to take the potential cold water dangers seriously so you're prepared for accidents.
Over 30 percent of boating fatalities in Minnesota happen in cold water with a victim not wearing a life jacket and it can happen faster than you think.
Boating season is here and it's a great time to remember that Minnesota law requires a life jacket be worn by children less than 10 years of age when aboard a moving watercraft.