The Hidden Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on Some Boats Could Be Deadly

One in 10 American households own a boat, and they’ll no doubt be getting a lot of use during the heat this summer. But following a woman’s drowning after being exposed to toxic exhaust fumes, there is renewed concern about carbon monoxide’s deadly consequences aboard boats. The U.S. Coast Guard reports there have been 46 carbon monoxide-related deaths on boats in the last decade. But experts Inside Edition spoke with say that number may be higher, because they can often be mistaken for drownings.