I'm Minnesota Conservation Officer Adam Block.
Sophia's Law is designed to protect boaters
from carbon monoxide.
This invisible, odorless gas killed seven-year-old Sophia
after it leaked from the exhaust of her family's boat.
Carbon monoxide is produced whenever fuel is burned,
commonly from sources such as engines, generators,
and cooking appliances.
The toxic gas can collect anywhere on the boat,
especially below deck, at the helm, and around the stern.
Carbon-monoxide poisoning causes headache, nausea,
eye irritation, dizziness, and weakness, and it kills quickly.
Gasoline-powered recreational boats must display
warning stickers at the helm, stern,
and enclosed occupancy compartments.
All recreational motorboats with a sleeping accommodation,
galley with a sink, and toilet area, must have a functioning
marine carbon-monoxide detection system.
Carbon-monoxide deaths on boats are preventable.
Don't let this happen to you and your loved ones.
Get more information at mndnr.gov.
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