A boat carrying five people crashed into a dock, sending two children and one adult to the hospital. With a 75% surge in boating-related deaths statewide, officials urge Texans to take extra safety measures on the water. Experts point to life jackets, supervision, and responsible decision-making as key precautions.

A sudden boat fire on Deep Creek Lake resulted in minor injuries to two individuals, while a third person jumped overboard to escape the flames. The incident occurred Tuesday near the 1700 block of Paradise Point Road in Oakland, Maryland.