Newly obtained video shows family going up on parasail before accident

Newly obtained video shows the moments a mother, her son and nephew going up on a parasail in the Florida Keys before a deadly accident.

[@spikefivefivefive]

He didn't check the weather. He didn't have his radio on. His phone supposedly didn't work. He cut the line. And he didn't even bother to try to retrieve them? This sounds like premeditated murder.

[@zoemayne]

He must be on drugs to of been so careless

[@Aprilluvsfood]

The added "bye-bye" definitely seals the "sound" of that. Agreed 1000%

[@hannagg9365]

Don’t be ridiculous! With a charge like that he will end up going free. In the real world, PROPER, PROVABLE charges are in order. This is a negligent manslaughter case, and 2 counts of negligence for the surviving boys.

[@MA-mh1vs]

I can't help but wonder that myself, that bye, bye just did not rest well with me. Maybe he had some sick compulsion to cut the line or to kill someone in the past and decided to set up a situation in which he could indulge it and not take a murder charge. At what point is there to much negligence to really be negligence unless he failed a sobriety test or blood work as well.

[@bethedmonds3028]

Seems kinda racist to me😡 I bet if it were his family members or friends. He would've done anything to save or help them💯

[@tranquility9325]

I was in Jamaica and had planned to Parasail. A violent storm was coming. I canceled. The captain of the boat was ticked off bec he lost money. I told him to cancel our reservation and hung up in his face. He lost his damn mind. Folks look out for your own safety, please.

[@jenivettebigham7060]

Good for you!!!!! We must protect ourselves. This is so terrifying especially because my husband is so adventurous I know he wants to take our sons on things like these. Ugh.

[@shiningstar4885]

Facts! Especially in other countries, because they’re all about the money

[@FirstLast-dy4gt]

Correct… look out for yourself

[@karenjohnson5634]

I’m so glad you did this! Usually on once of life time trips like this, you want to take everything in and kinda push caution to the wind. I’m so glad you listened to you gut instincts!!!!! 🙏 ❤

[@Wrath6909]

Glad you did that! I would never do that. I would never get on an airplane with bad weather as well…

[@teresasmith8946]

He cut the line because he was worried about his boat WTF!

[@dakmycat3688]

He shouldn’t of been out there. Money hungry

[@pmerancier]

@@dakmycat3688 exactly!

[@SpiritMover314]

I think he was worried about them whipping around by the wind and being dragged and slammed along/against the water…That could cause serious damage, even death, but cutting the line is worse, because how the heck can you predict where they would land…..🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️….So tragic.

[@jenecossey5187]

That's not what he said. He cut the line because he was worried about them being dragged by the boat

[@richy2132]

@@jenecossey5187 I'm glad he said that to expose himself cause if he was REALLY concerned for their safety, he would have informed them that the weather isn't ideal for this excursion and refuse entry...

[@hannagg9365]

Wait a minute, this SOB cut their only life line?!? And did not even attempt a rescue?!? I think a hefty punishment is in order. Pls don’t call this man “captain” he is not worthy of that title of distinction.

[@HoldUpFrFr]

Well said

[@leelunk8235]

FACT HANNA

[@daviddave8266]

He will be out on bond and get probation

[@Nicolesorkin]

100% agree.

[@vegasjack60]

I'd trust the Captain from Captain and Tennille before I'd trust this guy. LOL

[@amun-ra3456]

That is not manslaughter. That is murder.

[@johnmack8904]

🤦‍♂

[@samanthadyson3404]

Manslaughter means you killed someone without malicious intent.

[@judasz1427]

@@samanthadyson3404 I think we know that doesn’t mean they agree that it was an accident lol

[@JuustJayden]

How about a RIP instead of worrying about semantics lol people

[@lanalang1243]

He cut the line knowing they were attached to it. What more do you need?

[@running730]

He cut the line!! 🫣 That’s just evil. Prayers for this family

[@jakefromstatefarm1994]

New kind of evil

[@cMurder2osix]

I seen this episode on Tom & Jerry.

[@chaidaro]

@Leofrank Killedmaryphegan wait, till it happens to you or your loved one.

[@teresasmith8946]

@@chaidaro do you think they would care? A heartless individual to make a joke over a family's loss and pain.

[@mafalda74457]

@Leofrank Killedmaryphegan I think we will be ok if you don’t make that kind of comments. 👍🏽 We have enough heartless people in this world. 😁

[@sheilar.washington3191]

Justice will be served no excuses 😢🙇🏽‍♀️🙏🏽💖

[@Janae2000]

by saying “they should have known the weather isn’t good” as someone who’s never gone on a boat until recently (too poor to ever do any kinds of activities like this) it’s actually completely understandable when a tourist has no idea how the weather affects these activities it’s understandable that they put their trust into someone who said they knew what they were doing. So y’all are in fact blaming the victim. When it’s the man driving the boat who should be told that he should have known better than to take a family out in these conditions for a couple of bucks. Y’all are disgraceful. This man is a murderer and y’all have your priorities out of line blaming the family. Get a grip.

[@kanohane]

Nah my mom would never let me ride in the sky...in the ocean, during a storm...doesn't take a scientist to see how stupid that is...

[@karries6342]

I agree

[@gabrielahoyos3894]

Comon sense

[@dee27206]

@@kanohane So you agree it’s the fault of the dead mother? So you agree with everything the captain said? I personally wouldn’t have done that in good or bad weather. But you sound like a heartless monster. You look like an evil person too. So I shouldn’t even be surprised. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@justtalkingshitonthetube9266]

Murderer is a little far fetched. Even tho she died he didnt intentionnally kill her

[@chellelechelle]

Wow, that is sick he even lied about calling the police. & it was soooo creepy how he said “Bye” to them it sounded so final as if he did it deliberately.

[@SiimplyAngie7088]

I agree 😢

[@CrysV10]

I’m thinking it may have been racial. This seems very disturbing.

[@zuzannablackmore4625]

@@CrysV10 Imagine destroying your whole life because a human being has a different skin color from you. The poor woman and children. A little boy without his mother today because of racism.

[@ebonycarter98]

My thoughts exactly!

[@user-jh1dc2jr2v]

@@CrysV10 Based on?

[@ruthquetant7375]

DISGUSTING 🤬‼ Rest in heavenly peace Ma'am and Please get the children some therapy

[@darleneachille491]

It truly is, gross negligence!!!😔😞

[@toonsnooper]

@Leofrank Killedmaryphegan you're disgusting

[@retroredux1]

@Leofrank Killedmaryphegan that has got to be one of the sickest comments I have ever seen. You are disgusting.

[@Adammmmuuuwee11]

You’re a sick person leofrank. Sick and disturbed

[@Charmander009]

@Leofrank Killedmaryphegan it will Matter to the son who lost his mother

[@BaDazai]

WTF, he cut the line and expected what to happen?

[@mdempsey7128]

What a horrible tragedy. Those boys are so lucky to be alive.

[@Charmander009]

HERES WHAT CUTTING TOW LINE MEANS . First the number 1 rule in parasailing is never cut the tow line . When he cut it , the family dragged for a mile on the water and hit a bridge and lady died. Had he not cut the line , eventually they would of landed down and easily rescued . But this captain thought he had to cut the line because the 🪂 was some how endangering him , his boat and his crew

[@cheryldurham3560]

He knew what would happen when he cut that line worrying about instead of three innocent lives. This family will never get over this. Prayers for them, especially the children. 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻

[@emilyl1094]

He was more worried for his boat being damaged by the dragging of the parasail and cut the rope without any concern for the safety of the mother and her children. Sad to see any tourist happy about their family trip and then losing someone along the way. RIP to the mother and speedy recovery for the children both physically and mentally.

[@randomrazr]

what if he didnt cut the line

[@cheryldurham3560]

@@randomrazr he told authorities he cut the line worrying about his boat going under. He admitted he thought of his boat instead of their lives.

[@frey8725]

@@randomrazr The boat could have capsized, but they would still be tethered and everyone had life jackets as well as the seats in the boat being flotation devices. He'd have lost his boat, but they would most likely all be alive.

[@jennifercuffy801]

My condolences to the family. 🙏🏿Rip

[@frankoee6755]

Yikes! R.I.P to the Mother/Aunt. The son and nephew will forever remember this traumatic situation.

[@bludaizee24]

To cut the lines of a mother and children?! That's so evil! My sincere condolences to the family. 💔

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Cutting the line itself wasn't evil. It's what the captain did ( or didn't do ) afterwards that was.

[@frey8725]

@@reynaldoflores4522 No. He cut the line to save his boat. The woman died from hitting the bridge. If he turned around and went back, the only thing different would be him to be the one to save the kids that he, himself. put in danger.

[@joshuacampos421]

The captain is 100% at fault here however, let this be a lesson to us as well. If we don't see that the weather conditions are suitable for such activities then don't place yourself in danger EVEN if the captain or tour guide says its OK. Seeing the video and how windy and cloudy it looked that day I personally wouldn't have gone through with it.

[@natalied662]

2 of the victims were kids, i dont think its fair to say this

[@joshuacampos421]

@@natalied662 well I said it.

[@LanaRioss]

@@natalied662 that's stupid, one adult can outrank a child and make smarter decisions..

[@Rose-pl5jj]

@@LanaRioss exactly, the kids weren't making the decisions. It's the mother who is in charge

[@donzagrant588]

No it was the captain in charge, I came to see who would blame the victims. You guys never disappoint! That man was more concerned about his boat and never called for help. Y'all have his same mind set.

[@ISpyLexi]

There are too many coincidental oversights. This man just straight up didn't care about the lives of these people, but by the grace of God it seems like he's being forced to remember them for the rest of his life and possibly wish he cared about them that day.

[@napalmsf]

The grace of god? Is that the same god who is putting this family through all of this suffering? Yea really graceful. People say the dumbest sh!t

[@toosense]

If it is cloudy, raining, a chance for thunderstorms, reports of lightning, or windy DONT partake in these kinds of activities. Yes, the Captain is legally and financially responsible but ultimately we are responsible for our own well-being. Some people have no issue putting you at risk for a little cash.

[@_jmg]

Great comment! Its true. These things are dangerous activities. Captain shouldn’t do things just for money. But times are changing…

[@jenivettebigham7060]

Yes we must protect ourselves first overall! At first I was wondering why he's in jail because we go into these adventures at our own risk but knowing he intentionally cut the rope and didn't attempt to save or call 911 is sickening!! These people were on vacation and they fully trusted this "captain" and his word on the weather. I'm sure he told them it was fine. So freaken sad. Especially when I have a husband who is this adventurous! 😢

[@toosense]

@@jenivettebigham7060People often do risky activities while on vacation, things malfunction, even a zip line can break. The captain was a real POS no doubt.

[@Ericasentertainments]

Easier said than done, especially for tourist who are not familiar with the area or weather 🤷🏻‍♀️ That’s like telling someone when they visit Colorado they need to look at the entire forecast plan out their day and bring extra changes of clothing because our weather changes constantly from one minute to the next . So again, easier said than done ! The captain is 100% at fault prayers for the victims!

[@toosense]

@@Ericasentertainments it’s not that difficult to look up at the sky and see dark clouds and nobody is blaming the victims in this case.

[@Fiftay]

This is terrible ! My heart goes out to the family

[@aliz6506]

And they look so happy they didn’t even know that would be a tragic day stuff like this makes me so sad. I wish we can turn back the time.

[@392tan]

Damn, he lied said he called police but his records show he never did.. true words of a murderer. Deadass

[@innervoicechronicles4495]

Sending love and healing energies to all affected 💞

[@audraarndt1824]

What a jerk. So sad.

[@StellaKnights]

He cut the line and didnt rush to help them , thats cold hearted

[@KpTheG]

He murdered them.

[@tinawindham6958]

Omg I’m so sorry for this family…

[@irisscott9488]

Wow! The Horror, ABSOLUTE Horror! Rip to the deceased and speedy recovery to the boys! Rot in Hell to the monster of a captain! 😭😭😭😢😢😬😰😨😩😩😰😬😢

[@ivoted-5489]

I see so many people blaming this poor mom when they don’t realize she’s a tourist relying on the tourism industry presented to her. That industry is laden with a criminal element looking for them. Looking for a quick buck. And, I’m sorry to say, but after living there for many years - a lot of these ppl catering to tourists in small towns (like the Keyes) are of a criminal element and tourists should beware of locals that are “too friendly”. Please, if you travel in the USA to these places for play; do the Buddy System. It does save lives.

[@Better_Call_Raul]

It is incredibly stupid and reckless for a mother to take little kids parasailing and putting your lives in the hands of some sleazy dirtbag Captain.

[@nonyabigness]

Where’d you see so many blaming her. Maybe I’m in the wrong comment section but majority are blaming the captain

[@Better_Call_Raul]

@@nonyabigness The Captain belongs in jail. But the mother is not without blame. Should not be taking her kid parasailing with some dirtbag sleazy boat operator. A case of wealthy people having too much money and too little common sense.

[@senoritamartinez7853]

My heart 💔 They looked so excited and happy and for this to become the most tragic day of the boys life forever. 😔

[@reynaldoflores4522]

They wanted the ride of their lives- -- and they got it!

[@Better_Call_Raul]

It is incredibly stupid and reckless for a mother to take little kids parasailing and putting your lives in the hands of some sleazy dirtbag Captain.

[@nandiniparikh1892]

That ain't funny dikwad

[@e7934]

horrible heart breaking my condolence to the family 👪 I hope this family get justice ⚖ 🙏 I know their love one won't be coming home but we need justice.

[@MissionaryForMexico]

The company hired a boat captain that was not responsible or even had any concern for his passengers!

[@sophine7189]

His only concern was money and his boat. Their lives did not matter to him at all. I hope he is punished to the highest level.

[@EshhhaBenjamite]

Been parasailing. Always sunny ☀️ and beautiful outside. Please folk… do not go if the weather is bad🙏🏾

[@MosiJae]

Its dangerous! Ive been too but it should be outlawed. Flying in the air by a string pulled by a boat yards away. Its a disaster waiting to happen.

[@charmaineforrestdanrte1803]

Just that Beautiful smile in her face beforehand 😔😔🎀✨✨✨🌙

[@sheilabush7066]

Wow my condolences for the family and friends. Justice won’t bring that woman back but hopefully no one else will die at the hands of a murderer.

[@antdaddyking2270]

He literally cut the line and watched them die. What did this idiot captain expect to happen after the line was cut? Three humans are tethered together and probably wouldn’t be able to swim while being strapped into the harness. Captain deserves life in prison.

[@Charmander009]

He had to save his boat , apparently the parasail made the boat drag a little. Not good for the engine.

[@lifeoflw84]

Wow he was worried about his boat.. unreal..

[@dhowto3005]

Condolences to the family.

[@nallis01]

I hope that gopro footage survived for the court to see and hear. I hope it stayed on her wrist. This is very, very sad. He deserves many, many years for this.

[@JuanRamirez-rb6lo]

Keep him in Jail

[@Mobile_Gamer707]

This is why I have trust issues! Humans just ain’t my cup of tea I like dealing with!

[@XxMercuriiXx]

Though it won’t replace the trauma, therapy and loss of family; I hope they get every penny deserved

[@fortyfabulouscruising3855]

Condolences to the family

[@CrackberryMe]

The Captain just didn’t give a damn, that family suffered because of his horrible actions

[@MegTelevised]

He cut the line??????

[@daviddave8266]

Yes are you death?

[@Rock_K9]

My goodness, this is heartbreaking to watch. That poor mom and also her children. Despicable behavior by the captain

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

This is tragic and very negligent on the boat captain. My condolences to the family, thank God the kids survived. The woman’s family need justice! ❤🙏🏾

[@TheHometownfan]

When I was a kid I remember traveling across country and was a bit pressured to do this in Florida by my friends. I have fear of ocean water because I had an incident with a shark but went and did it anyway thinking I wasn’t gonna touch the water. We went up for a brief moment and came back down due to lightning/weather and the operator thought it would be funny to dip us in water before we got back to the boat. Now looking back, we probably got lucky.

[@cmAwesome207]

Wow...that's horrible

[@kpayan6282]

That went so fast I was confused as to what he did or who died I had to rewatch it

[@donniegrande9186]

This is like Kobe's pilot he knows bad weather ahead and he still went for it.

[@candilease938]

This is so awful! God love her and her family. And those little boys who had to be involved in this tragic event! I cannot believe the man claimed he tried calling 911 when he really didn’t! What the hell!? He very easily could have! But was too worried about the dam boat!

[@hcrystalh]

What a horrible horrible human being. This is so tragic. Not to be graphic, but I’m curious how the mother passed? I hope she didn’t suffer. Her thoughts the entire time were probably for her son and nephew. RIP ❤️:(

[@Charmander009]

She died from eating bad Chinese food

[@kristinbabic]

I want to know too. She had on a life vest, so drowning doesn't sound right

[@tharainmak3r956]

@@kristinbabic impact into water at high speeds will break bones, likely what happened

[@richd3044]

I believe it was due to the final impact with the bridge.

[@MAYBEE90]

When he cut the tow line, the poor trio dragged for a mile in the water, eventually crashing into a bridge, injuring the kids but killing the mother. Had he chosen to not cut the tow line, eventually they would have been safely rescued and would have stayed nearer the boat. Idk what he was thinking when he cut the line 🥺

[@waynewhite2766]

Stories like this is kinda why I don't want to go anywhere or do too much, You can lose your life just trying to enjoy it.

[@ladyj5682]

It looks like it was very, very windy. That man didn't know what he was doing or was desperate for money. How can you cut the lines knowing you would more than likely kill them? This is why I tend to stay away from some things that just seem very dangerous. Even roller coasters scare me now

[@Charmander009]

He didn’t want his boat damaged

[@ladyj5682]

@@Charmander009 And I guess that is why he is being charged with murder. I hope it was worth it for him. Stupid move...

[@Princesslisa1231]

I hope the families get a lot of money and justice.

[@goldielocksg7208]

Paraders to this family, this mother, her children. I pray they get much support. This was so heartbreaking watching mother and children helplessly being flown away abandoned by this POS. To find he actually cut the cord because of his own incompetence like that boat was more important than their lives. That wasn’t a accident, when he cut that cord that was cowardly callous manslaughter, That pos should rot in hell.

[@nena200able]

I'm too chicken to do stuff like this. What a tragedy. May she rest in peace, and may those boys be able to continue on being able to drown the trauma. They'll never forget. Who could forget something like this? But I least I hope they are able to overcome their grief.

[@EverAppl14]

He took their money even though he probably knew the weather was unsafe. Then he cared more about the boat's well-being than their lives. I'm disgusted to speculate that he probably didn't see them as real human beings to begin with, based on all of his combined actions. Someone else speculated that it could even have been premeditated murder and honestly that doesn't sound too far fetched. I am so angry that this happened when it didn't have to. I'm so sorry for this woman's family and for the many years of life she missed out on.

[@st.francisanddr.pepper1304]

He cut the line? Wth for? What was supposed to happen to that woman and those two children once he Cut the Line? They would be at sea at the mercy of the elements. What was cutting the line supposed to do??

[@Charmander009]

I think the parasail was pulling the boat , which is bad for the boat engine . Kind of like trying to move a car that is in park.

[@ScoobyDoozy]

Going simply off by the common-sense pub test- this was premeditated. I can’t help but wonder if he knew her before his; or if he hit on her & she rebuffed him; or maybe his wife & kids had left him & he took out on this woman all of his rage. It’s equivalent to a taxi driver, driving drunk, removing the airbags prior, and wearing a blindfold, whilst he races through peak hour traffic. Then upon crashing, extricating himself before spilling fuel around the wreck, & then pretending to call 911. I hope attorneys for the family & prosecution can create an analogy. I think because most of us have never steered a boat, or been on a parasail never mind captained each, we really underestimate the intentional in his actions. We naturally assume ignorance & carelessness courtesy of it being a foreign activity/concept to us. But this was absolutely intentional

[@YouTubeDeletesComments]

Kids never leave a Father, a wench steals them from the Father.

[@peacheskong2245]

Thank you so much for this comment! No excuses for what he did, if only the radio was turned off and he was out and fighting for their lives then I'd believe it was an aweful mistake. But he really cut off their life cord to the boat.. Prayers for the survivors of this tragedy.

[@Spinko7128]

Rest in peace mama

[@iamhis5580]

So terrible 💔

[@SiimplyAngie7088]

This is terrible 😢❤

[@yazmenellytorres]

This is exactly why i don’t like things like this omg no 😢

[@HoldUpFrFr]

RU?

[@juanlugofitness]

That’s terribly sad

[@suchadarkworld435]

So 😢! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SpiritMover314]

Sounds similar to an accident that claimed the life of one of my former co-workers in Missouri a few years ago….A “duck boat” (improvised vehicle made to float on water) that went on the water with dangerous weather on the horizon. Money and peoples excitement doesn’t trump human life….Please pay attention to your weather alerts, and if people have to be denied an excursion, so be it…..R.I.P. to Bill, and all lost in these preventable accidents….🕊❤️😢

[@BrwnWndr]

Omg I remember that!! RIP to your coworker. That tragedy still haunts my thoughts. 😣🥺

[@SpiritMover314]

@@BrwnWndr Thanks!….Bill was a good spirit.

[@dave8599]

The vehicle was not improvised. it was designed specifically for amphibious operations, and does so very well as proven in ww2.

[@Mani-kg5sg]

what happened there?. Did the boat drown along with the passengers?. and what has weather got to the do it?. Typically these duck boats float over lakes or ponds for few minutes to maximum 30mins i guess?

[@SpiritMover314]

@@dave8599 It’s a boat, a boat that has wheels and mechanisms to allow it to “also” roll on land….I would definitely call that improvised…👍🏾

[@peachiepeachie]

Sounds more like murder than homicide

[@ramyg5037]

Poor woman and family...such a terrible tragedy...Total carelessness from the parasail operator

[@cathylarkins9949]

Heartbreaking

[@pmerancier]

He did not need to check the weather, as soon as you stepped out it should have been obvious. They should have never been on that boat to begin with but people these days are so driven by money.

[@lorrainawhite6836]

That's OINKISH that the captain had them go through that n them poor kids...Hope they WILL win the lawsuit...I AIN'T gonna even hold anyone...😑

[@weekdaycycling]

This is heartwrenching. When compared to a paraglider, this type of water sport should be reassuringly safe because it is not flying too high from the ground and water is all around below.

[@teresawalker4540]

Those thousands of little white caps means it's not safe. Terrible sad situation. Easily could have been avoided if only one person said something about the weather.

[@catapillargirl2021]

Why did he cut the line?! 😞 SUCH A HORRIFIC INCIDENT. My condolences to the family.

[@notjulianne87]

I’m wondering same thing.

[@catapillargirl2021]

@@notjulianne87 supposedly he panicked and was afraid the boat would be dragged. Surely that could’ve been navigated until a lull in the winds to pull them safely in. Cutting the line he had to know he was potentially risking 3 lives, two of which were children to potentially save his boat? Or his own. If all had life jackets (as you would assume a reputable business would require) and the worst case the boat flipped they could have waded and waited for help but cutting the line meant probable death for those 3. He was the person in charge? Criminal indeed.

[@DanielWilson-wg6hg]

Still haunts them to this day.

[@rebeccajanota5776]

He will get what is coming to him. God Bless the family…

[@brendaechols5929]

I was gonna say it looks pretty windy. So many dumb negligent companies in this world.

[@j.s.3545]

I see they're all wearing life vests. Did she die from drowning? How did the 2 kids survive? I'm confused 🤔

[@foreigntay_]

@@carlysmith7735 do you have sources or you just came up with that?

[@snam124]

It looks like the untethered parasail slammed into the bridge. The mom may have died from the impact.

[@sangeetawesley6683]

Tragic 😢

[@1986BBG]

As a consumer we need to also use better judgment for our own safety when doing things like this. You can see from the footage that it is windy and stormy out so you need to also judge the risk you are willing to take for yourself and others.

[@joywalker4918]

This is awful but I also want to say people shouldn't be doing this in the first place don't put yourself in these types of positions ever since they started doing these things. I knew I would never go up in the air in one of those just because I knew it was a matter of time before someone got seriously hurt or killed just because it looks like fun doesn't mean you should do it it's just way too risky to the family I'm so sorry for your loss I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.. I wonder if they had to sign a piece of paper that said they're not responsible for any injuries or death if they signed that then more than likely the family won't get anything..

[@mnm3755]

I agree. If it’s too much fun, I’m staying away bc too much fun ends up with someone getting really hurt. I learned that as kids.

[@D.A.OhK.]

Yeah. This is one where risk certainly outweighs reward.

[@denisealabanzas1]

This all sounds to me like an act of racism, he did everything but help them, I bet he wasn't too happy he had to drive them around so the unthinkable happened and though he could get away with it!

[@MaryJaneJones.]

That's what I thought 🤔💭

[@22lyric]

*OMG. Not everything is RACISM! Sometimes it's incompetence, stupidity, intoxication, inattention... Most people (of ANY race wouldn't do something that would be taken as racism if for no other reason than to save their own skin!*

[@enioladawodu2356]

You hit the nail on the head. I knew once I saw the victims and the offender

[@MeoMiyo]

Good, he needs to be held responsible.

[@SpillingthespiritualT]

So very very sad for the families. May his karma be swift. My husband died in a boating accident due to another’s ignorance. This is simply not acceptable.

[@laural1322]

How did she die tho?

[@spendalkendal1827]

That’s probably the dumbest question I’ve heard this year…. Here you go for being the winner 🏆

[@laural1322]

@@spendalkendal1827 well sorry your brain isn’t big enough to understand what I’m really asking. 1. Did she drown 2. Was she hit by something 3. Was she strangled So yeah definitely not a dumb question.

[@randihigginbotham5070]

He didn’t see them as human. He deserves the worst jail and prison have to offer.

[@ccharles848]

Terrible. That poor family. 😢🙏🏽

[@naturallycurlymama5344]

So sad my goodness

[@foreigntay_]

My stepdad told me saying “bye” is final & means you won’t ever see them again or don’t plan to.

[@Ericasentertainments]

Goodbye is the word! I say bye all the time, but I never say goodbye

[@HelTra91]

It's just a farewell saying, everyone learns this from a young age, doesn't matter who tells you.

[@nunya2954]

No it is not. Get a grip and your dad too

[@foreigntay_]

@@nunya2954 lol

[@GeminiCloudTech]

My (ex) husband and I lived in Key West and have gone parasailing many times but through Sunset Watersports only. It's always sunny however they will not do the watersport activities if the weather is too windy and the ocean is too choppy. This captain was totally neglectful and malicious (cutting the line 😢🥺) condolences to this family. There are so many east Indians who visit the keys everyday so this man should be used to it but racism is heavily alive in the keys.

[@bron5025]

So sad!!

[@bh-ye7bq]

How sad!!! 😪

[@williamwilson6499]

The mother should not have put them in that situation either. The Captain is most definitely culpable for manslaughter, but that woman exercised poor judgment.

[@Ericasentertainments]

Let’s not blame the victim. She’s not the expert she’s paying money and assuming that this “captain” would do the right thing, and if it’s not safe to parasail, he would say so! that’s like you getting in a Lyft drivers vehicle there being a car crash because it’s crazy weather and the Lyft driver is going fast. There’s a car accident and you die, is it your fault for getting in the car?

[@SpiritMover314]

@@Ericasentertainments “There’s a car accident, and you die, Is it your fault for getting in the car?…..” Well, no, if the weather is clear….😕🤷🏾‍♂️…If you see a flash flood in the horizon and that’s the drivers route, you get out of the car……The weather in this situation (wind, clouds, and eventual rain) equates to the flash flood in the above instance, and didn’t seem favorable for that excursion. This “so called captain” should be in jail for sure, but you’re also responsible for your own safety as well.

[@christinebee9781]

I’ve gone parasailing in both the Bahamas and Florida. No reputable parasail group will take people up when it’s windy. We had to cancel several times because of weather. So tragic.

[@bkinouye]

The business named in the lawsuit is Lighthouse Parasail Inc, located in Marathon Florida. Google shows it as permanently closed.

[@nickyb7266]

I guess I will be checking the weather report myself if I ever go parasailing! This is tragic and it’s unimaginable what those 2 boys had to live through 😢

[@BigDogRidgeback]

Aww cut the cap a break he looks like a kind ol chap.

[@Lisa____]

He cut the line??!! 😱 this is absolutely devastating.