Important tips for keeping safe on the water this summer

Ohio is the fifth safest state in the country for boating. It's a designation earned because of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources dedication to water safety and education.The department hosted a boating safety demonstration Friday to teach kayakers how to successfully complete a self-rescue and assisted rescue if they fall into the water.The most important safety tip is to wear a life jacket or life vest."They are very easy," said Jim Zehringer, director for the Ohio Department of Natural