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One of the first indications that you are suffering CO poisoning is that the
meat under your fingernails will start turning from normal pink to bright
red. If you see that, get to frresh air immediately.
Jim
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From: "Jerry Donofrio Boater Voter" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 6:06 PM
Subject: lv-ab: Deadly gas
> This past week in Delran NJ, two people died from CO poisoning on their
> boat. While tied to the dock at 2 AM, the owner started the engine to
> charge up his battery. Unfortunately for him, the hatches were closed
> and the aft area of the 29 foot power boat was enclosed. He and his
> lady friend never woke up. The boat owner was a Cop in my home town of
> Willingboro and I knew him.
>
> I guess that I am writing this to remind everyone that now that it is
> getting colder out some folks may forget about ventilation while running
> their motor or genset. With this writing possibly someone my just
> remember that CO is odorless and deadly. While underway don't forget
> about the station wagon effect. I recall just a few years ago a captain
> found his wife dead in the galley after just one hour of running down
> the intercoastal. Please be safe everyone.
> --
> Jerry Donofrio Sr.
> Chairman
> 11 Needlepoint Lane
> Willingboro, NJ 08046
> Tel 609-877-2561 voice mail box #3
> Visit our Boater Voter Coalition Web Page !!!!
> Information on Boating in New Jersey and PA.
> Join The BVC web site click here for it
> http://sport.nj.com/sport/boatervoter
>
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