Attention Western NY boaters
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Just saw a news report about an accident on the Niagara River last night. There is a pic of an upside down boat. Looks like a twin step go fast. Two people missing.
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/2-boaters-missing-on-niagara-river/71-d7c13ea6-e999-4b67-b43e-d9a84e12bcf2
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/2-boaters-missing-on-niagara-river/71-d7c13ea6-e999-4b67-b43e-d9a84e12bcf2
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Just talked to my mechanic in Tonawanda NY. He is near the upper river. Said the boat brand was a Scout with three Yamaha outboards. He was following his son who barely missed the water Intake. I know the area...not that far from the falls. Tragic accident.
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Assuming speed was a factor, based on the degree of damage....
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Is that concrete looking thing the water intake? I thought they had lights on top of them but that thing doesn't seem too well marked for night. I'm always worried running at any speed in the dark, it's just so easy to miss something
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