19 May 2022

Men’s overconfidence leads to unnecessary drownings

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Nearly 90 percent of drownings at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes are adult males and it seems arrogance – thinking they can swim and lame excuses, like life jackets are uncomfortable or unflattering, lead to drownings in many cases.

12 Jul 2019

Three deaths, zero life jackets: personal flotation devices are No. 1 life saver on water

Over the Independence Day weekend there were three fatalities at the Corps of Engineers supervised

2 Apr 2015

Loaner life jackets help save lives at Dale Hollow Lake

CELINA, Tenn. (April 2, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers and staff at Dale Hollow Lake are continuing to help keep kids and adults safe while recreating at area lakes and on the water by participating in the Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for kids!

30 Jun 2011

Corps of Engineers life jacket loaner program looks to keep boaters safe at J. Percy Priest Lake

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2011) –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District Park Rangers and staff located at J. Percy Priest Lake are continuing their campaign to enhance, enlighten and help keep kids safe while visiting the lake by participating in the Boat U.S. Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids.