Public Service Announcement
By snowy
@snowy22315 (170412)
United States
June 20, 2018 2:34pm CST
Our news this morning did a segment on the dangers of swimming near boat docks that have electric lifts associated with them. They pointed out if the electrical wiring is not properly grounded it will transmit current through the water. It can be dangerous, as I know that a few years ago, in one of the VA lakes I am familiar with 3 people were electrocuted that way. Also, sometimes the boat motors can transmit current.They said the danger is the greatest in boat lifts attached to a dock that might be more than 25 years old and the wiring would probably fnot be up to code. At our lake, you are not supposed to swim near the boat slips..but I admit, I have done it on more than one occasion. I do plan to heed this warning though and steer clear of anything that may have an electric lift. Pass it along to any water enthusiasts you know.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Jun 18
There has been a lot of water related advice from our local news. There's been just as many accidents and tragedies recently due to water.
I will keep this in mind as I'll be near / in the water a lot this summer.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
There have been 3 pool drownings in the Richmond area already this summer.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, maybe more posted warnings..It wouldn't hurt.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Jun 18
@snowy22315 There really should be more readily available information to keep people safe.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Jun 18
That is a good idea to warn people, I never thought about that.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
Thanks, I think things like that are important to pass along.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
Yes, but not everyone is or even if they heard it once..they may not think of it at the time.
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
20 Jun 18
@snowy22315 Yes there has been quite a few.Bode Miller daughter drown in the pool.very sad.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
21 Jun 18
@snowy22315 yes if they will not follow signage or anything, it could be a great danger
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
Yes, it isn't something I think of all the time either. It isn't super common to have an accident like that, but it does happen.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
20 Jun 18
Hi Snowy. Better be warned than lose a life.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
21 Jun 18
I think the government should put more warning signs around these ships.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
21 Jun 18
Well most of these are recreational craft, but where they are docked it wouldn't hurt to have more warnings up.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
20 Jun 18
not a water person, but this was good to know.
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@snowy22315 (170412)
• United States
20 Jun 18
Yes, it might not be something you think of right away, but it can be a danger.
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