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Results:
Author:
Nicholas Parks, Cochiti Lake Park Ranger and
Clear
January
20
Jan 2016
Expect the Unexpected: A Life-Jacket Success Story
Even in remarkable, cold-water situations, life jackets save lives. The following incident gives a clear illustration of why the Corps focuses so much on the use of life jackets.