There was a deadly boating accident in Lake Houston, Texas on August 6, 2023. According to reports, three people were on a small recreational boat while fishing under the McKay Bridge. The vessel began taking on water before capsizing. Two occupants were able to make it to sure, but the third remains missing. Authorities have located a body in the water, believing to be the third boater. The accident remains under investigation.
There have been a number of recent incidents involving vessels. A recreational boat capsized off the coast of Freeport, Texas on July 16, 2023. There was a deadly boating accident in Horry County, South Carolina on July 19, 2023. Eight passengers were ejected in a boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri on July 22, 2023. A boat capsized on Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 2023. There was a deadly boating accident in Long Beach, California on August 5, 2023.
It can be dangerous to work in any industry when safety considerations are not taken seriously. Safe offshore vessel owners and operators must ensure that their ships do not put the lives of hard working men and women at risk. Safe companies must be proactive and take preventative measures, including regular maintenance and repairs, to also ensure that the environment is not impacted.
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