Wear a life jacket if you are on the water...or if don't have one..you can borrow one for free from the Red Cross office in Saint John.
A rash of drownings so early in the boating season has many groups alarmed and placing a higher importance on water safety.
Wayne Young is the director of injury prevention for the Atlantic Red Cross and tells CHSJ News the high number of drownings this year is shocking.
Personnel at Red Cross offices including the one here in Saint John are available to help ensure a proper fit.
