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It wasn't really a sudden storm, there were warnings sent out far enough ahead of time that they knew it was coming. That falls completely on the company and the captain.
Like I said, there's been many references to 'sudden'. Not saying your wrong, but I'm thinking 'sudden' is being put out there in preparation for the many law suits that will be coming.
It wasn't really a sudden storm, there were warnings sent out far enough ahead of time that they knew it was coming. That falls completely on the company and the captain.
Severe t storm warnings were issued 45 minutes before the accident.
Severe t storm warnings were issued 45 minutes before the accident.
Yes, at least, my local news is the same as Branson's (comes out of Springfield) and we knew there were storms coming with strong winds. We didn't have a lot of warning, but it was enough to prevent this. Whoever is in charge of that should've been watching the weather carefully. It went through Springfield before reaching Branson and there were reports of winds in excess of 100mph.
This happened several years ago as well but I don't remember where. I remember this happening, tho, because I had never heard of "duck boats" so it caught my attention.
I can't bring myself to view the video from all of your comments. My heart goes out to those who experienced this in any way shape or form, and their families, but I am angry at the company and the captain who, from comments above, evidently should have known better. Is this another proof of the greed in this world, that money, money, money, takes presidence over human life?
Also...in Missouri, and I guess other places in the country, we are subject to "pop up storms" often enough. The weatherman will predict something like "chance of spotty showers" or "chance of pop up storms" meaning...basically, maybe so, maybe not.
Well, I don't know, and I wasn't there. I'm sure there will be an investigation. I think I heard there would be a press conference sometime this morning.
For anyone who doesn't know, if you ever find yourself in a sinking boat (especially if it's enclosed), put your life jacket on and get out before it sinks. You'll have a much higher chance of surviving.
Also...in Missouri, and I guess other places in the country, we are subject to "pop up storms" often enough. The weatherman will predict something like "chance of spotty showers" or "chance of pop up storms" meaning...basically, maybe so, maybe not.
Well, I don't know, and I wasn't there. I'm sure there will be an investigation. I think I heard there would be a press conference sometime this morning.
Yes, but in this case, a quick look at the radar showed the severe storms that were heading southeast and there were sever Tstorm warnings. This didn't form right over them.
I've never been on a duck boat, so I'm asking...how much access would the pilot have to weather warnings? I know that sounds like a dumb question. Please don't roast me.
I've never been on a duck boat, so I'm asking...how much access would the pilot have to weather warnings? I know that sounds like a dumb question. Please don't roast me.
They should be in constant communication with the "office" on the strip in Branson. It's only minutes to the lake. The entire tour takes about 30 minutes which includes land and water. They could've been stopped at any time.
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Ugh. We were there on Lake Hamilton in Arkansas when the duckboat went down off **** of the Walk Restaurant. The problem there, was the awnings stick out so far from the boat that once it started to sink, those who jumped overboard were pulled under by the awnings.
It was very close to the **** of the Walk restaurant (we weren't there) and patrons were diving in and trying to rescue people, but as I remember it the casualties were in the 30's.
So sad.
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