In Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, it was estimated that there were 6,000 derelict boats in southwest part of the state. In most cases, boat owners don’t know resources are available to remove them because until recently there weren’t many.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reports a 30 percent reduction in boating fatalities between 2007 and 2008, with 54 deaths reported in 2008.
In Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, it was estimated that there were 6,000 derelict boats in southwest part of the state. In most cases, boat owners don’t know resources are available to remove them because until recently there weren’t many.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission reports a 30 percent reduction in boating fatalities between 2007 and 2008, with 54 deaths reported in 2008.
