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Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« on: May 06, 2012, 09:30:39 AM »
Many of you recall the Duck boat accident in Philadelphia which propelled HFEC into the national spotlight.  New compelling video has just been released which shows exactly what occurred:  http://video.foxnews.com/v/1617290903001/fatal-boat-accident-video-released/?playlist_id=86856&intcmp=obnetwork

It's certain that HFEC will not escape unscathed from the current court proceedings, but hopefully, most of the blame will be placed on the company that operated the barge.
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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 09:38:39 AM »
WOW!!   :o :o

terrible shame what happend! amaing it was caught on tape..!

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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 10:15:15 AM »
That is horrible to watch.  They said the driver of the duck was anchoring in the busy channel, I can understand if you were that man and you thought the boat was on fire you would kill it where it was.  I don't think I would have tried to drive it further if it were burning.
Unfortunately he was in a bad location when this happened.  I don't find negligence in his actions,  the other boat did not attempt to maneuver around the duck at all.  And the captain was texting........
Makes you sick to think about those passengers.

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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 11:18:16 AM »
wow how did I never hear about this! That is really sad so how many people died? was it all over the news or did I just completely miss this somehow.
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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 02:04:15 PM »
I saw this footage on NBC national news within the last week or so. It is hard to watch.
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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 03:09:14 PM »
pa-tew-ee on the duck boats.   :o
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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2012, 05:27:39 PM »
Horrific to watch...It really is a miracle that only 2 people died...so sorry for those families who lost a loved one but thankful that more didn't..
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Re: Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident video released
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2012, 08:04:38 PM »
I luv da boats!

They are fun and educational!