Category Archives: Boating Accidents
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Every year, Florida is the national leader in boating accidents. While the state has taken some steps over the years to implement mandatory training courses and promote awareness of boating safety, the vast majority of boaters in the state still do not have — and are not required to undergo — any formal boating education…. Read More »
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A 19-year-old Texas woman recently died from injuries sustained in a boating accident on Choctawhatchee Bay. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is now investigating the incident. According to a preliminary report the commission released, the young woman’s personal watercraft was struck by a 30-foot boat driven by a 76-year-old man from Shalimar. The… Read More »
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Statistics released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) indicated there were 671 recreational boating accidents in Florida in 2015, putting the state far ahead of the rest of the country. For reference, California was next with 369, followed by New York with 175 and Texas with 154. Florida also led the nation… Read More »