Men suffer the most unintended deaths in parks—79 percent of the 990 deaths from 2014 to 2016.
. In many cases, one may have saved a life.
Finally, save the alcohol for after your day at the beach, as it can impair judgment and increase the chances you’ll engage in risky behavior. Plus, if you’re driving a boat,The No. 2 cause of death in national parks is vehicle collisions, which occur about 54 times per year and make up 31 percent of unintentional deaths. While that’s a much lower total thanSo take extra care when driving in national parks. Follow all road rules, including seat belt laws, and take it slow.
And while it should go without saying: don’t drink and drive. Sobriety laws are enforced in national parks, too.Falls account for 29 deaths per year in parks, or 17 percent of all accidental deaths, and could be the result of losing your way in bad weather and sliding down a cliff, getting too close to the edge to take a selfie, slipping on an exposed ridge, and rock-climbing accidents .
So whether you’re hiking, climbing, or just snapping photos, know your limits, Hernandez says. Don’t try to push yourself farther or faster than you’re prepared to go, and don’t encourage others in your group to go beyond their limits. If you’re feeling reticent or tired, speak up; don’t put yourself in danger for someone else’s benefit.Finally, stay on the trail. It’s when you start wandering off designated trails that you start getting into trouble when it comes to safety.
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