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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Fatal boat propeller strike at Possum Kingdom Lake under investigation
PALO PINTO COUNTY (KFDX/KJTL) – A fatal boat incident on Possum Kingdom Lake led to the arrest of a boat operator on Friday, June 6. According to the Mineral Wells Area News, it happened yesterday evening. Texas Game Wardens, the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and Sacred Cross EMS all responded to a call about a propeller strike on PK Lake. Based on a statement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, a 23-year-old man from Abilene was being pulled on a tube by a boat carrying three people when the boat's propeller struck him. According to public information officer Maggie Berger with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Allegedly, the operator of the boat, 21-year-old Justin Pillard from Abilene, was arrested by the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office and is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. This case is still under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Police: Victims in Tanjung Harapan boat tragedy believed not to have been wearing life jackets, complicating rescue
KLANG, June 7 — All victims involved in the capsized boat incident in the waters off Tanjung Harapan here yesterday were believed not to be wearing life jackets. North Klang District Police chief ACP S Vijaya Rao said initial investigations also revealed that the boat, which was being test-driven, was operated by its owner at the time. He said the absence of life jackets had made the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the remaining two missing victims among the six people on board more difficult. 'Those who engage in activities at sea must wear life jackets, which are very useful during emergencies like this capsized boat incident, in addition to having swimming skills,' he said at a press conference at the search site in Tanjung Harapan today. Vijaya said the location where the boat capsized had been identified, but strong currents may have swept the two missing victims away and caused them to drown. Meanwhile, he said police had recorded statements from three individuals, including one survivor. 'The actual cause of the incident has yet to be determined, and the case is being investigated under Section 280 of the Penal Code,' he said. In the incident at about 5 pm, three individuals including a child died, one survived (Alvin Chang Yan Qin, 17), while a married couple remains missing. The deceased victims were Darren Gan, 3; Cheu Son Hin, 50; and Fong Yong Sen, 29, while those still missing have been identified as Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, both from Klang Utama. — Bernama
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Flash fire explosion sent boat passengers overboard in Fort Lauderdale, investigators say
Investigators said a flash fire erupted aboard a 39-foot Sea Ray boat near Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, sending people overboard in a sudden explosion captured on video. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that 15 people were on board at the time of the incident. A video of the explosion shows the moment the fire ignited, followed by people jumping into the water moments later. Fuel vapors believed to be the cause Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said Monday that it appears fuel vapors ignited and caused the brief but intense fire, which extinguished itself shortly after. Investigation and cleanup underway FWC investigators were seen offloading bags of items from the boat as part of the ongoing investigation. Others who identified themselves as working with the mechanic servicing the vessel also removed personal belongings. Efforts to tow the damaged boat were delayed due to low tide, authorities said. FWC and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
Times
19-05-2025
- Times
Person dies in Channel after migrant boat gets into difficulty
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants trying to cross the Channel ran into difficulties, French authorities have said. The incident happened close to the northern French town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the local authority said. Another 62 people were rescued, according to officials. This is a breaking story. More to follow
