With summer fully underway, lots of people are eager to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
A group of boaters in Texas recently bit off more than they could chew in a frightening incident that saw their boat teetering precariously over the edge of a dam near Austin.
The photos and video show just how close they were to total disaster.
Boating is a summer pastime, but it's something that shouldn't be taken lightly. Boating mishaps kill hundreds of Americans every year.
Inexperience, improper equipment, and a lack of awareness of the surroundings are all factors that can make things go south.
In a series of dramatic tweets, emergency responders detailed just what happened: a boat became stranded on the very edge of Longhorn Dam.
Apparently the occupants weren't familiar with the area and didn't realize they were in a dangerous spot.
Several responses to the original tweet asked just how a group of people could be so unprepared that they didn't even have life jackets.
It's a fair question, but what really matters here is that they were rescued without incident.
All's well that ends well, and the occupants, as well as their boat, were spared a violent trip over the edge of the dam.
It's also a powerful reminder that first responders help keep us safe, even when we do dumb stuff.
Locals weren't happy about the fact that a group of inexperienced boaters nearly put themselves and EMS crews in danger.
Let us know what you think — and share boating stories if you have them — in the comments section.
