Just hours after receiving a free life jacket, a woman found herself in a life-threatening situation on the Clackamas River, highlighting the importance of water safety.
On July 5, 2013, 26-year-old Lisa Carter went for a swim during a rafting trip. Tragically, she drowned, prompting her family to create a water safety initiative named “Lisa’s Legacy.” Over the past four years, they have given away thousands of life jackets for free to visitors of the Clackamas River, especially during the busy July 4th weekend. This past holiday, they distributed over 600 jackets to ensure others remained safe while enjoying the water.
Among those who received a life jacket was a woman visiting the river with friends. Lisa’s father, Tom Carter, shared the harrowing story with local news: “She fell off the boat and got pulled under because it was losing air,” he explained. “The only thing keeping her afloat was that life jacket. She was ecstatic to be alive and said that without it, she surely wouldn’t be here.”
Drowning is a fear that every parent knows too well; we take precautions like installing pool fences and ensuring our kids wear floaties. However, as children grow and learn to swim, we often grant them more freedom in the water. Lisa’s story serves as a poignant reminder that drowning can happen to anyone, regardless of age or swimming skills. Just like strapping on a seatbelt for a car ride, ensuring kids wear life jackets is crucial — we hope for uneventful outings, but it’s vital to be prepared for the unexpected.
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In summary, the tragic loss of Lisa Carter led to a life-saving initiative that recently helped another woman avoid a drowning incident. This story emphasizes the critical need for water safety gear, especially life jackets, as they can mean the difference between life and death.