Alaska’s Deadly July Water Risks | Anchorage News

July is Alaska’s deadliest month for drownings — with over 760 unintentional deaths between 2021 and 2024 — as the allure of cold water lures people into danger. Kelli Toth of U.S. Water Safety, who’s seen too many accidents firsthand, is pushing for smarter, custom-fit life jackets and wider access to loaner PFDs. She stresses that wearing a life jacket — even on warm days — is the single biggest factor in survival, and that constant, phone-free supervision from shore is just as vital.

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