May 21, 2021
Whether at home or on vacation, boating, fishing and swimming can be fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors. And safety precautions like life jackets are a given for millions of families who take to the water. But there is an unseen danger that lake-goers everywhere should be aware of. It’s called electric shock drowning, or ESD. Electric Shock Drowning occurs when a person drowns after being electrocuted while swimming in water that is charged with an electrical current.
Learn how to avoid this scary situation by listening to our podcast. Hear from *Byron Dudley, Manager of Communication & Member Service and Terry Rosenthal, Manager of Engineering at Laclede Electric Cooperative* as they detail what boat and dock owners must do to keep the water safe; and what swimmers need to know to stay safe.
Resources:
Members First - How to Prevent Dock Shock
American Boat & Yacht Council - ESD What you need to know
Safe Electricity - Enjoy Water Recreation Safely