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BOSTON -- As a severe cold spell hits New England, the Coast Guard issued an advisory today for mariners.

With extreme cold air and water temperatures there is a high risk of hypothermia, especially if suddenly immersed in the water without the proper safety equipment.

In addition to always wearing a lifejacket and carrying required safety equipment while onboard a vessel, the Coast Guard recommends anyone venturing out onto the waters to wear a dry suit or wetsuit.

Watch a video of Coast Guard boating safety experts, including a crew from Coast Guard Station Boston, explain the hazards of boating during winter and the cold water safety precautions mariners should follow.

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