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Accident In Miami

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  1. Capt Bill11, Jan 4, 2021
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    Capt Bill11

    Capt Bill11 Senior Member

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    Apparently a man lost both legs in a boating accident in Miami this afternoon. Prop strike is the story so far.

    They brought him into Sea Isle marina, alive.

    Anyone hear any details on where/how it happened?
  2. NYCAP123, Jan 4, 2021
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    NYCAP123

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    Nasty accident, and not uncommon. First time I saw it was as a kid when a boat backed down on a skier to pass the tow line. When I was living in Lauderdale an EMT was diving from shore on his day off when a boat ran him over taking off his legs. As you can see from the attached pic there's no shortage of fools who get too close to propellers. In this pic the props were grinding through rocks at full throttle.
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  3. motoryachtlover, Jan 4, 2021
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    I believe a similar accident took place last year in the Fort Myers Beach area. Same thing. trying to push a grounded OB powered boat with people right next to OBs pushing. I think I know of atleast 2 propellor strikes over the last 10 years at a popular party beach at Wrightsville Beach, NC. Very sad.