Another sad boating tragedy (Solent)

[BrAinZ]

Not sure if anyone posted this already, but another sad incident of a young lad (14) being killed by being hit by the prop of their boat

Teenager dies in boat accident

[Jizm]

Link not working for me....

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Very sad news indeed. I wish the very best for the family at this sad time.

[jambo]

Yea real sad story thoughts with family. We have to realise that boating is fun but it can be just as dangerous!!

[BrAinZ]

I've adapted the link, hopefully working now.

[Jizm]

Very sad indeed.

[Crew2]

So sad, My thoughts are with the families.

[captnjack]

Sad
Does anyone know the sea state at the time? Was he bounced out?

[BrAinZ]

I haven't seen any further details. The reports say that he fell out and was hit by the prop.

Not sure it would be too easy to "fall out" and manage to hit the prop assuming the boat was going forward, unless he fell off the front?
Also says his friend was hurt too, although not life threatening.

[Hightower]

Condolences to the family and wishing a speedy recovery for the lad in hospital.

I too will be interested in the circumstances leading up the incident. Doesn't look like a straight forward accident of just falling/thrown.

[Fenlander]

There are further details on the net if you search... picture of the lad, his name and a statement from parents etc.

I'm only not linking to it in case anyone here affected.

[PeterM]

This is always bad news on what should have been a glorius weekend. I understood they were out of Mudeford/Christchurch which is very close boating community