That goes to show you how easy it would be to end in the drink for an extended period of time. I can honestly say I do not wear my jacket that often, mind you I am always within 2-300 yds of some sort of land mass (lots of islands, bays, and points on the lakes I fish), though it is vislible in the boat. Now I am not so sure that cuts it.
Many times with the vastness of lakes and bays out here I will take off and tell my GF where I am planning on going and an expected return time. I feel this is a necessary action for the exact reasoning of this video.
I know at some point, even with all precautions and unintentional errors I WILL get stuck out there for a night or 2, hopefully on land, but possibly in the drink. If that happens it makes me feel releived that there are people out there that are good at their job and will but forth the effort to get me back to my home and friends.
6000 lives over 30 years, is a lot of souls that got their feet back on dry land...hands down to you all that keep us safe out there. An exceptional job and keep it up, you have my support.