4th of July Boating Collision in Miami

Many residents of South Florida spent the day outdoors celebrating Independence Day whether it was on the beach, at a park or on a boat. On Friday, July 4^th, after the firework show was over, a three- boat collision occurred in the Biscayne Bay Marina. Of the 22 occupants on board the vessels a dozen were injured, four of which were fatally injured. It’s still unclear what the cause of the accident was, but it was reported that one of the boats was traveling at a high speed before the collision –further highlighting how important it is to abide by the laws set in place when it comes to boating.

A representative of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Jorge Pino, admitted that this accident is the worst he’s seen in his 11 years in the field. Many seasoned sport fishing veterans believe that the simplest and quickest way to deal with this issue is a night-time speed limit or an idle-only zone. Another idea is to put up signs along every marina, warning boaters of accident statistics in an effort to educate them on the importance of boating safety. The state of Florida is a popular place for boaters and because of this, officials are continuing to work hard to find the best way to ensure safety in the water.

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