PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 17, 2026
The recent rescue of a duck hunter in Casco Bay is a stark reminder that wearing a life jacket can save your life when the water is cold. The hunter’s boat began sinking, but he was prepared. With his life jacket on, he stayed afloat until help arrived and has recovered despite severe hypothermia. Not every water emergency ends this well. Life jackets save lives. Don’t take the risk. ~ Gail Kulp, Executive Director, Sea Tow Foundation, Southold, N.Y.