Water50

I didn’t see it posted anywhere, so I thought I’d share.

An FWC freshwater biology crew were involved in a boating accident in West Palm Beach yesterday. 1 biologist killed, 2 injured. I knew the one that died, as I was a biologist prior to moving to LE.

burningdaylight

I just saw that, terrible news. She was an FWRI Freshwater Fisheries biologist but that's all I know. The boat struck a piling under a bridge and she died from her injuries. Tragic.

jheiii

Link to article? Cousin is a biologist and does that exact job. Fk gotta check in.

burningdaylight

https://cbs12.com/news/local/one-per...est-palm-beach

76 Mako 23

Prayers for all involved and my condolences for your loss.

alacrity

this is tragic. they didn't see the concrete piling? speeding?

kpaulhus

Really sucks. Follow her and her BF on Instagram and shocking news.

Max@MaxMarine

Kyle is a good friend, words cannot describe the pain he and her family must be going through. This is tragic for many, and my heart is heavy for all involved. RIP.

burningdaylight

I'm sure the report will be available once FWC completes the investigation. Since this is one of their own, and lots of questions will be asked, I'm sure they are doing their best.

I've seen that the operator and another passenger were both injured and hospitalized which means that Dana was a passenger and not the operator.

I suspect it will be operator error, however it's possible there was a steering failure or malfunction. Either way, we'll have to be patient, but even knowing the "why" doesn't lessen the pain of her loss.

bw17

Horrible.

I slow down and come off plane when going under every single bridge, but when I am in the Keys, it looks like I am the only one who does that.

bonestockgoose

terrible terrible news, very sad outcome.

lobsdiver1

Very tragic and sad. Prayers for the family.

Captain_Dave

Such a tragedy. Her smile was certainly infectious. Prayers to Dana's family, friends, and Kyle. Rest in peace Dana.

Family Jewell Fishing

So sad. Met her & Kyle briefly & they were both super nice. Prayers for Kyle & her family.

Logan311

dang thats terrible

Juanki

Prayers to her family and Kyle, very very sad news.

cavitating

So sad.

76 Mako 23

Seeing post all over IG. Lots of people are hurting. So sad.

LWLoadie

Middle of the day....what a tragedy. I hope to god a cell phone wasn't the reason.

iloco

Unfortunately I saw the crashed boat right after this happened. That’s a fairly tight canal area with bridge pilings and concrete on both banks of the canal. I’ve seen those boats go through there crazy fast before in front of the airport. Extremely sad a life was lost.