Playpen (Michigan) Boating Accident Victim Speaks

[Billtex2000]

 

[sunbyrned]

That’s horrific. Glad you posted this. Good information in there for everyone to think about.

 

[scokill]

I see the potential for this happening ALL the time in a crowd of anchored boats.

 

[HangOutdoors]

We have stayed away from anchoring with crowds of boats and those drinking. I have seen some crazy things that are very upsetting happening. The only time we have been anchored with other boats like that was on Crab Island, and I was always watching.

Have seen boats hit each other. One person get ran over, but thank god no injuries. And various amounts of stupid.

 

[Billtex2000]

Some background and more info:

Dramatic Video Captures ‘Playpen' Incident That Badly Injured 2 Women on Lake Michigan

New cell phone video shows the harrowing moment when a boat backed into a group of people who were floating in the “Playpen” on Lake Michigan, severely injuring two women in the process.

www.nbcchicago.com

Report cites 'improper lookout' in Playpen boating accident that severed woman's feet

We obtained an accident report that not only reveals what went wrong, but also who was at the controls of the boat at the time. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Ronnie]

Wow, a captain with 10 years experience. This could happen / be caused by anyone of us, regardless of experience. A jet boat may not sever any limbs but could still kill or cause life changing injuries if it runs over someone or pinches them against another boat, dock or shore.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Some background and more info:

Dramatic Video Captures ‘Playpen' Incident That Badly Injured 2 Women on Lake Michigan

New cell phone video shows the harrowing moment when a boat backed into a group of people who were floating in the “Playpen” on Lake Michigan, severely injuring two women in the process.

www.nbcchicago.com

Report cites 'improper lookout' in Playpen boating accident that severed woman's feet

We obtained an accident report that not only reveals what went wrong, but also who was at the controls of the boat at the time. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.

www.cbsnews.com

Was the captain tested for drugs or alcohol?

 

[sunbyrned]

I wonder just how close he was to the raft in order for it to suck her under. He probably thought he was in good shape. Doesn’t sound like something an experienced boater would do negligently.

 

[sunbyrned]

Was the captain tested for drugs or alcohol?

According to the news report, there was no alcohol in his blood.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Not sure how someone with that supposed amount of experience is running their engines that close to people in the water. If I am a drift with people in the water, I would never consider starting the engines. If I drift into someone, something or another boat or have to run aground, it is what it is till I can safely run the engines. Kill the engines and figure it out.

 

[sunbyrned]

Not sure how someone with that supposed amount of experience is running their engines that close to people in the water. If I am a drift with people in the water, I would never consider starting the engines. If I drift into someone or another boat, it is what it is till I can safely run the engines.

That’s true! I didn’t articulate myself very well. What I meant was, I wonder how close (or how far) a boat needs to be before it starts to draw things closer toward the propeller.

 

[HangOutdoors]

That’s true! I didn’t articulate myself very well. What I meant was, I wonder how close (or how far) a boat needs to be before it starts to draw things closer toward the propeller.

Good question, makes sense.

 

[Ohio]

The guy was clearly a moron.

 

[Billtex2000]

The video in the one link shows the actual incident

 

[sunbyrned]

The guy was clearly a moron.

Agreed! Just listened to the eyewitness.