Last Moments Before Duck Boat Sank
Video and audio recordings from the fatal duck boat crash on July 19 in Branson reveal the lake went from calm to deadly in minutes.
According to information released yesterday [Friday] the boat entered the water at 6:55 PM, and the lake was calm.
At 7:00 whitecaps appeared on the water and the winds increased. The captain made two calls on a handheld radio and alarms sounded.
Water was splashing in the passenger compartment by 7:05, and the recording ended 3 minutes later.
Seventeen of the 31 passengers on board were killed.
Latest News
Hallsville Man with Serious Injuries in Montgomery County Vehicle Accident
Hallsville Man with Serious Injuries in Montgomery County Vehicle Accident A Hallsville man suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash in Montgomery County during the morning hours of Monday, July 22, 2024. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened when a 2008 Mack 600 driven by 34-year-old Gregory A. Rasmussen of Hallsville…… Continue Reading
One Suspect Released and One Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Fulton
One Suspect Released and One Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Fulton A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection to last week’s deadly shooting in Fulton. 44-year-old Mitchell Eugene Henderson was booked into the Callaway County Jail for first-degree murder on Monday, July 22, 2024. 19-year-old Jakiem Braggs was shot and killed in the…… Continue Reading
Hannibal Man Seriously Injured in Ralls County Roll Over Crash
Hannibal Man Seriously Injured in Ralls County Roll Over Crash A Hannibal man was taken to the hospital by air evacuation with serious injuries following a one-car accident in Ralls County during the morning hours of Thursday, June 20, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened just after 6am on…… Continue Reading
Moberly Man With Moderate Injuries in Randolph County Vehicle Accident
Moberly Man With Moderate Injuries in Randolph County Vehicle Accident A Moberly man suffered moderate injuries following a two-car accident in Randolph County during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, June 18, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol accident report it happened when a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Derik N. King of Moberly crossed…… Continue Reading
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});