Boating is a popular activity enjoyed by a considerable number of people across the United States. Whether it’s fishing, water sports, or cruising around the water, boating is a fun and relaxing way to spend time outdoors. However, it’s important to remember that boating can also be dangerous, and accidents can happen unexpectedly. There are a number of alarming facts that you need to appreciate when it comes to boating accidents in the United States. Number of U.S. Boating Accidents…
John Kody Ray was driving his boat along the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway in the vicinity of Myrtle Beach, just south of the Arrowhead Country Club. Unfortunately, Ray evidently got behind the wheel of his boat after drinking and while intoxicated. Additionally, Ray had five passengers on board at the time of what became a drunk boating accident. While moving down the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway at about 8:15 at night, Ray either lost control of his boat or failed to see…
The multi-day Seacor accident search and rescue effort by the U.S. Coast Guard and others will come to a solemn end on Monday at sunset, with eight of the 19 original crew members left unaccounted for and presumed dead. Six of the Seacor Power crew members were rescued directly following with capsizing of the oil rig lift boat. The remains of five crew members were retrieved from the waters of the Gulf but not from inside the overturned watercraft. As…