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When fishing from rocks or cliffs, they should wear a life jacket and carry flotation equipment (for example, an empty 5-litre water container with a rope attached) that can be thrown to someone in the water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boating and paddling: Always wear life jackets, carry essential safety equipment, and keep your cell phone fully charged in a waterproof pouch. 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