Coast Guard, partner agencies demonstrate cold water safety rescue on Lake Union, Washington [Image 3 of 10]

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

04.30.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn 

U.S. Coast Guard District 13

Lt. Cmdr. Jeffery Padilla, a local Coast Guard officer, gives an interview with a new reporter prior to a simulated rescue of a kayaker from cold water on Lake Union, April 30, 2019.

Boating fatality statistics have shown that wearing a life jacket gives boaters the best chance of survival in the event of an accident, especially in cold water.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi.

• Date Taken: 04.30.2019
• Date Posted: 05.03.2019 12:39
• Photo ID: 5320866
• VIRIN: 190429-G-AE983-086
• Resolution: 4172x2699
• Size: 1.47 MB
• Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US