Video: Super Hero Life Jacket

Life jackets save lives. Boaters should be reminded that accidents are not predictable and therefore a life jacket should be worn at all times while boating. Watch this humorous interaction between a father and a son while choosing their favorite life jacket before a day on the water.

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