Authorities are investigating a tragic boat accident that claimed the life of a teenage girl off the coast of Harvey Cedars in Long Beach Island, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon.
The Harvey Cedars Police Department, fire department, and EMS responded to a report of an individual being dismembered by a boat motor in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island.
Tragically, the victim was a 16-year-old girl who was run over by her father.
Multiple individuals on the boat were traumatized and received evaluations by EMS, according to reports.
Photo courtesy Jersey Coast Emergency News
People often ask questions as to how things like this can happen.
According to Jersey Coast Emergency News, "When a boat turns on, the propellers turn in a way that sucks in whatever is around it. If someone is swimming near your boat turn off the boat. Boat strikes are the number one cause of injury. Alcohol is the number one reason for accidents on the water. It’s important to be extra safe on the water as incidents are preventable."
No further information is available at this time.
This is so tragic. Please keep the family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.
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