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Safe Boating Tips for the Summer
USA- Summer brings warm weather and drives the desire to spend time boating and swimming. It is important, though, to note that swimming and boating can be dangerous when people fail to behave cautiously. Whether you rent or own a boat, safe boating saves lives. According to boatsetter.com, there are some basic boating tips that … [Read more...] about Safe Boating Tips for the Summer
MADD Honoring Victim of Boat Crash in Florida
FLORIDA- Winknews.com writes that Mothers Against Drunk Driving is working to warn others of the dangers involved in drunk boating. This year, boating has become a popular pastime as people look for ways to entertain themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The greater number of boats in the water is increasing the risks involved in … [Read more...] about MADD Honoring Victim of Boat Crash in Florida
Fatal Personal Watercraft Accident on the Harlem River in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — According to an online news report posted on myjournalcourier.com, a man was tragically killed while another is recuperating from personal injuries following their personal watercraft colliding on the Harlem River last Saturday evening. The collision occurred at approximately 8 p.m. close to the intersection of 9th … [Read more...] about Fatal Personal Watercraft Accident on the Harlem River in New York
Operation Safe Boating Begins in Nassau County
Nassau County Police Ramps "Operation Safe Boating" Water Patrols NASSAU COUNTY, LONG BEACH, NY - August 12, 2020 - According to an online news report published on ABC7NY.com, the Nassau County Police Department has begun increasing water patrols due to the sharp rise in severe boating accidents. The recent boating accidents … [Read more...] about Operation Safe Boating Begins in Nassau County
Duck Machines With a History of Fatalities Are Being Sold in Seattle
UNITED STATES – July 6, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on Karenkoehler.com, Ride the Ducks Seattle is auctioning off its Duck Boats. The company, which recently went bankrupt after being sued, is apparently now allowing someone else to purchase the dangerous vehicles. Duck Boats were constructed through the … [Read more...] about Duck Machines With a History of Fatalities Are Being Sold in Seattle
Tragic, Fatal Two-Boat Crash in Great South Bay, New York
LONG ISLAND, NY - June 29, 2020 - According to an online news report on DailyVoice.com, a man from Long Island tragically lost his life in a two-boat accident. The boating accident occurred on Sunday, June 28 at around 2:45 p.m. in a Great South Bay channel just south of Babylon, New York. According to Suffolk County Police, a … [Read more...] about Tragic, Fatal Two-Boat Crash in Great South Bay, New York
Tragic, Fatal Tubing Accident in Parsonage Cove Oceanside
NASSAU COUNTY, NY – June 23, 2020 – According to an online news report posted on NewsDay.com, Nassau County law enforcement are investigating a tragic, fatal tubing accident that occurred on Father´s Day. The news report states that a 26-year-old woman from Baldwin, New York, was tragically killed this past Sunday in Oceanside, New … [Read more...] about Tragic, Fatal Tubing Accident in Parsonage Cove Oceanside
Five People Injured in Boat Fire Near Staten Island
RARITAN BAY, Staten Island, N.Y. — A vessel with five people on board caught fire in the waters off of Staten Island. Three people were hospitalized from injuries sustained as a result of the boating accident. The Marine Unit from FDNY was dispatched to the fire. Upon arrival in the center of Raritan Bay, the Marine Unit found a … [Read more...] about Five People Injured in Boat Fire Near Staten Island
Long Island Boating Accident Kills One, One Person Still Missing
NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island, N.Y. — A boating accident sent four people overboard on in Nassau County, New York. Two people were saved from the chilly waters, one body was recovered, and the fourth remains missing. The survivors were rescued around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, according to the Suffolk Daily Voice, citing reports from the … [Read more...] about Long Island Boating Accident Kills One, One Person Still Missing
Fisherman Still Missing Off Coast of Long Island Following Accident
POINT LOOKOUT, Long Island, N.Y. — A boating accident off the coast of Long Island killed the driver of the boat. Two people survived the harrowing event. However, one man remains missing and is presumed deceased. According to ABC 7 NY, the man lost at sea is a 65-year-old man from Farmingdale. Officials provided a physical … [Read more...] about Fisherman Still Missing Off Coast of Long Island Following Accident
Brianna’s Law Addresses the Need for Required Safety Training
NEW YORK – As reported in an online news article published by news.hamlethub.com, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Brianna’s Law, which will require boaters to undergo safety training before operating a motorboat. Governor Cuomo recently signed new legislation, known as Brianna’s Law, which will phase in a requirement that … [Read more...] about Brianna’s Law Addresses the Need for Required Safety Training
Brianna’s Law Becomes Law in New York
NEW YORK – As reported in an online article published by longisland.news12.com, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed Brianna’s Law which will require anyone operating a powerboat to complete a safety course. Approximately 20 years ago, a young girl named Brianna was killed in a tragic boating accident when her family’s boat was … [Read more...] about Brianna’s Law Becomes Law in New York
Tragic, Fatal Boating Accident Off Long Island
MORICHES, NEW YORK – As reported in online news articles published by abc7ny.com and wcbs880.radio.com, two women were tragically killed and one man was seriously injured in two boating accidents off the coast of Long Island. Two boating accidents off the coast of Long Island claimed the lives of two women and one man. The first … [Read more...] about Tragic, Fatal Boating Accident Off Long Island
Boating Safety Course Soon Required in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Assembly approved a bill that would require boaters to complete a safety course before taking to the waters. The measure will be presented to Governor Cuomo for his consideration and endorsement should he approve. Briana’s Law, as the legislation is known, passed the State Assembly 96-1 and passed … [Read more...] about Boating Safety Course Soon Required in New York
Bronx Jet Ski Crash Kills One, Injures One Reports
BRONX, NY- The nypost.com reports that a man was killed in a Jet Ski crash in the Bronx on Tuesday, August 27, 2018. The 30-year-old man driving the Jet Ski and his passenger, a 26-year-old woman, were both ejected when then the Jet Ski crashed into a docked boat at about 9:20 p.m. The driver struck his head in the collision, and … [Read more...] about Bronx Jet Ski Crash Kills One, Injures One Reports
Boat Accidents Passenger Lawsuits
Boat Accidents Injury Lawsuit. Any injury that occurs on or with a boat, ship, ferry or jet ski is considered a boating accident. Today, our rivers, lakes and oceans are busier than ever with commercial vessels of all sizes carrying passengers, and transporting freight. This traffic combined with the increasing popularity of … [Read more...] about Boat Accidents Passenger Lawsuits
NY Harbor Boat Crash Claims One Life
Boat Collision In NY Harbor Killed One. A boat collision over the weekend in New York Harbor killed one man, just weeks shy of his wedding date. Alcohol is believed to have played a role in the accident. According to various media reports, Jijo Puthuvamkunnath, a 30-year-old physical therapist from Bergenfield, NJ, was killed … [Read more...] about NY Harbor Boat Crash Claims One Life
Tour Boat Overturns on Lake George
Boating Day On Lake George Turned Into A Disaster. A perfect boating day upstate on Lake George turned into a disaster scene yesterday when a tour boat carrying about 47 senior citizens capsized, killing 20 people, officials said. Another 7 passengers were hospitalized after the incident, which happened about 3 p.m. on a calm, … [Read more...] about Tour Boat Overturns on Lake George
Boat Accident Probe
Boat Accident Killed 20 People. The captain of a tour boat that capsized, killing 20 people, told authorities it was hit by waves from another vessel or vessels and went over as he tried to steer out of them, authorities said Monday. The postcard perfect day of sailing on Lake George suddenly turned horrific Sunday when the … [Read more...] about Boat Accident Probe
Tour Boat Capsizes 20 Die in NY Lake
A Tour Boat Capsizes On A Lake In New York. A glass-enclosed boat carrying tourists on a senior citizens' cruise overturned Sunday on a calm, chilly lake in upstate New York, killing at least 20 people and sending more than two dozen shivering passengers to a hospital. The accident may have occurred when the boat was hit by the … [Read more...] about Tour Boat Capsizes 20 Die in NY Lake
