A Sturdy Love Canal Swan Boat

Hey hey Nature Nerds!! This week Megan shares a fun science news about the oldest evidence of fire being used to cook food. Then Jen talks all things Paddlesports! So shimmy up to your campfire or grab your life jacket and enjoy!

Organization to Support: Heroes on the Water

heroesonthewater.org

Based in Allen, Texas

PADDLE. FISH. HEAL.

It’s more than just a tagline, it’s what we do.

Heroes on the Water successfully applies a simple solution to a complex issue surrounding the wellness of physical and mental health of our veterans and first responders. We have countless testimonies from participants who have experienced and continue to experience the restorative power of our events.

Links:

https://wetplanetwhitewater.com/rafting/class-system/

https://boatingindustry.com/news/2022/04/14/wsf-reports-record-number-of-paddlesports-accidents/

https://paddlingmag.com/paddling-business/paddlesports-deaths-2021/

https://www.explore.com/1085086/the-most-dangerous-rapids-in-the-world/

https://www.tripsavvy.com/whitewater-rafting-death-statistics-3969676

https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/history-through-our-eyes/history-through-our-eyes-june-13-1978-canoe-trip-tragedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Bay_canoeing_disaster

https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/22/americas/costa-rica-raft-deaths/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/International/survivors-deadly-costa-rica-rafting-accident-families-warn/story?id=59366643

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kayakers-recount-deadly-congo-crocodile-attack/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kayaker-drowns-swan-attack-anthony-hensley-illinois_n_1428331

https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-kayaker-drowns-after-being-attacked-by-swan

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17736292

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mute_Swan/overview