Propeller strikes maim, kill dozens of boaters every year

(InvestigateTV) — Dozens of people each year die from danger on lakes that sits beneath the water’s surface.

It is from the boat’s propeller, and it is creating a dangerous suction that brings people closer to the swirling blades.

Boating experts stress these propeller strikes are preventable.

The U.S. Coast Guard said in 2022 that 74% of deaths occurred when the boating operator did not receive safety instructions.

While not all states require it, investigative reporter Morgan Loew shows how it could make a difference.

Warning: The video above contains some graphic imagery.

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