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WA officials remind public to practice water safety as temperatures rise

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With temperatures rising in Western Washington and National Boating Week right around the corner, the city and state officials are giving out a grave warning for those eager to get out on the water.

Rob Sendek the Boating Safety Officer with Washington State Parks Boating Program, says last year there were 23 boating fatalities ages 17 to 75 in the state, and of those deaths 90% of them weren't wearing life jackets.National Safe Boating Week is from May 18-24, and Sendeck suggests life jackets keep people safe regardless if you know how to swim.

Coast Guard Standard life jackets at Big 5 Sporting Goods. There are also 250 life jacket loaner stands around the state. The state is also giving away free life jackets on their website."Drowning is the reason children ages 1 to 4 die, and it's the second reason children ages 5 to 12 die," Water Safety Advocate Chezik Tsunoda says. She started the No More Under foundation after her son tragically drowned in a swimming pool.

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