That risk includes being lost at sea like Victor `` Marquis '' Cooper , an Oakland Raiders linebacker ; Corey Smith , a Detroit Lions free-agent defensive end ; and their friend William Bleakly . Officials report capsized boats caused 204 deaths and 284 injuries in 2007 . Coast Guard recommends boaters carry beacons and emergency devices . Comment: ` ` It 's like trying to find a basketball in the ocean , '' says Coast Guard official .
Officials report capsized boats caused 204 deaths and 284 injuries in 2007 . Coast Guard recommends boaters carry beacons and emergency devices . Comment: `` It 's like trying to find a basketball in the ocean , '' says Coast Guard official .