News 17 dead after duck boat capsizes on Table Rock Lake - Page 5

Skyy God · 07-20-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying High D

Wouldn’t something be signed before getting a n relieving the company of any liability? Either that or there is signs, printed on the back of the ticket etc.

Waivers don’t cover acts of negligence (e.g., sending the boat out with an impending violent storm on the radar).

See above.

cooper barrett · 07-20-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying High D

Wouldn’t something be signed before getting a n relieving the company of any liability? Either that or there is signs, printed on the back of the ticket etc.

Those do not relieve them of liability for their actions or lack of.

The Branson Ducks will be liquidated (sold to Pattinson's brother in law.

) and the insurance company will settle within the policy limitations unless they can prove negligence of the individual who was overseeing the operation or the driver and then they can go for jail time.

The Company's owner stated on Nation TV that "the boats should not have been in the water..." stating the experience of the pilot and lack of warning for the storm cell that caused the boats sinking.

Skyy God · 07-20-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Those do not relieve them of liability for their actions or lack of.

The Branson Ducks will be liquidated (sold to Pattinson's brother in law.

) and the insurance company will settle within the policy limitations unless they can prove negligence of the individual who was overseeing the operation or the driver and then they can go for jail time.

The Company's owner stated on Nation TV that "the boats should not have been in the water..." stating the experience of the pilot and lack of warning for the storm cell that caused the boats sinking.

Thirowing the (possibly dead) captain ocerboard, I see.

Fish · 07-20-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

That is gonna be a litigation bonanza.

These stupid duck boats are known to be dangerous. There's been quite a few tragedies involving these kinds of boats.

Skyy God · 07-20-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

These stupid duck boats are known to be dangerous. There's been quite a few tragedies involving these kinds of boats.

You couldn’t drag me into one (or to Branson, for that matter).

**luv** · 07-20-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

You couldn’t drag me into one (or to Branson, for that matter).

I'm guessing you live nearby. People far enough away either go for fun or curiosity. People who live nearby just steer clear...lol.

cooper barrett · 07-20-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

These stupid duck boats are known to be dangerous. There's been quite a few tragedies involving these kinds of boats.

I think all boats are known to be dangerous...

It wasn't the boat that caused the deaths, it was the failure of the Dispacher/ Supervisor to keep the boats out of the water during a storm event. The driver/ pilot may have been given/ had the last call or responsibility for the decision to enter the water. If the radar/weather reports said it was coming (alerts sounded) they should have acknowledged it and not gone on visual data. The legal actions should be right up there with the IN State fair/ Sugerland stage collapse lawsuits.

The Ducks owner is right: The boat should not have been in the water.

O.city · 07-20-2018, 09:27 AM

We live about 2 miles north of springfield. Storm came thru here about 630, crazy ass wind. I've been on those ducks a bunch growing up. Crazy shit.

ThaVirus · 07-20-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DJJasonp

I realize everyone's physical abilities are different, so not judging (i guess) - but I find it increasingly disturbing that when tragedies strike, people's first instinct is to pull their phone out and start recording.

Just an observation.

Wonder what people did prior to cell phones?

It's great to have all of this documentation.

There's only so much the average bystander can do in most tragic situations anyway.

**notorious** · 07-20-2018, 09:39 AM

People jammed in like sardines with a roof trapping them in, rough water, confusion, panic, etc.

Can you imagine the people clawing over each other trying to get out?

Parents trying to save their kids while people around them are in full survival-instinct mode?

This might be my worst nightmare.

Hoover · 07-20-2018, 09:41 AM

When I was there last week we had a very brief storm come through - it was intense, trees down, water had to be rough, but it was a nice day, then it was a hurricane, then nice again. Is that normal down there?

**ptlyon** · 07-20-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

When I was there last week we had a very brief storm come through - it was intense, trees down, water had to be rough, but it was a nice day, then it was a hurricane, then nice again. Is that normal down there?

Just like marshalltown

Hoover · 07-20-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

Just like marshalltown

Yeah, I we were lucky last night, the tornados that hit Boundurant formed right over my neighborhood.

**Dartgod** · 07-20-2018, 10:03 AM

The last 4 bodies have been recovered, death toll at 17 now. I think I read that there were at least a couple of people in the hospital in critical condition.

God be with them and their families. Just terrible.

I've spent most of my life on or around Missouri lakes, including Table Rock. Being on a boat on the lake is my happy place. This is really getting to me. These people were all likely on vacation with their families just enjoying some time at the lake.

stumppy · 07-20-2018, 10:04 AM

Those storms last night weren't just popping up here and there. They were rolling in from the west.
Hell, nowadays weather forecasts, storm warnings, even up to the minute radar are a touch away on about all phones.
I'd like to see what the radar looked like before that storm hit the lake. I'll bet you could see the damn thing coming from a ways off.

07-20-2018, 09:27 AM	#8
O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2544064	We live about 2 miles north of springfield. Storm came thru here about 630, crazy ass wind. I've been on those ducks a bunch growing up. Crazy shit.
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notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2705884	People jammed in like sardines with a roof trapping them in, rough water, confusion, panic, etc. Can you imagine the people clawing over each other trying to get out? Parents trying to save their kids while people around them are in full survival-instinct mode? This might be my worst nightmare.
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07-20-2018, 09:41 AM	#11
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1448179	When I was there last week we had a very brief storm come through - it was intense, trees down, water had to be rough, but it was a nice day, then it was a hurricane, then nice again. Is that normal down there?
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07-20-2018, 10:03 AM	#14
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7200000	The last 4 bodies have been recovered, death toll at 17 now. I think I read that there were at least a couple of people in the hospital in critical condition. God be with them and their families. Just terrible. I've spent most of my life on or around Missouri lakes, including Table Rock. Being on a boat on the lake is my happy place. This is really getting to me. These people were all likely on vacation with their families just enjoying some time at the lake. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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07-20-2018, 10:04 AM	#15
stumppy New and Improved Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo. Casino cash: $1268590	Those storms last night weren't just popping up here and there. They were rolling in from the west. Hell, nowadays weather forecasts, storm warnings, even up to the minute radar are a touch away on about all phones. I'd like to see what the radar looked like before that storm hit the lake. I'll bet you could see the damn thing coming from a ways off. __________________ “As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution”
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