Husband of woman killed parasailing in Florida speaks out l GMA
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2023
- Srini Alaparthi and his family were in the Florida Keys last summer when their trip took a tragic turn.
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Cutting the rope is murder. What did the captain think? They would just slowly fall to the water?
I agree! This is ridiculous! It’s not like the boat was going to fly away like the movie up!
He wasn't thinking. Gee 30 mph winds and you're attached to a paracute what could go wrong?
Yep, murder, NOT manslaughter!!
Honestly, that's what I would think would happen
Thank you for sharing and protecting families worldwide. Sorry to hear that you loss a beautiful family in this tragedy way, may you receive the justice deserved.
WHAT TF!!! He cut the rope?!? What kind of lunacy?!? Is that protocol??? I was not expecting to hear of such blatant negligence and idiocy. Imagine what this man went through as he’s helplessly watching all this unfold. Oh my goodness. I am shaking with anger. These poor children had to watch their mother/aunt die in such a violent manner. This is unforgivable.
Right! I would've been charged with murder for slitting the boat captain's throat and saving my family before allowing him to cut that rope.
@@stevekaphingst4327 Exactly! I just sent this video to my loved ones asking them to please never go parasailing. It’s unfortunate that these people can’t be relied upon to ensure safety as best as possible.
Clearly you know nothing about this situation if you didn't cut the rope it would have bought the whole boat down. Where you at sea the boat comes first
@@stevekaphingst4327 everybody on board the ship with a died the boat was too small for what they were doing with. This man paid the boat captain which actually wasn't even the captain extra money to take them out after being explained that there was supposed to be a few thunderstorms moving through with high winds
@flip flops of peace and justice Right. And I’m sure being moved by beautiful art/music or falling in love are also “emotional manipulation” in your opinion. 🙄
This is absolutely shocking and heartbreaking. When I heard the report that he cut the line I gasped. HE DID WHAT???? That was unbelievably negligent and such a reckless thing to do. She lost her life and two little boys were injured and family's life is forever devastated.😭😭💔
This is heartbreaking and terrifying. My condolences to this family.
Gross negligence does not begin to describe the horror this poor man and his son will relive every minute of their lives. He is right. Through his pain he's saving lives. 🙏🏻
Gross negligence is right. I was just on vacay and saw parasailing and seriously considered doing this on my next one in July. After seeing this, no way. This is devastating!
@@FranBenjamin-yg7qt Good call! 🤷♀️🙏🏻🕊
@@FranBenjamin-yg7qt Cutting the rope was murder. Furthermore the reasons for the murder are HORRIFIC. WOW!
I hope he gets whatever compensation he’s asking for. This should be a slam dunk case.
@@dewilew2137 I know what you mean, but ultimately it's punitive. NO amount can compared to what the family desperately needs - the beautiful wife/mother back. I don't know if the business was even licensed/bonded to cover any decent amount of compensation. The key, as with the grieving man speaking out, is to warn travelers and 🙏🏻 possible changes in industry regulations laws.
I wasn’t expecting that the line was cut. I know nothing about parasailing, but that seems absurd.
The line was about to become a giant lightning rod. ALL the people on the parasail would have been fried and the people on the small boat surely would have died also.
@@ldlink3935 so possible death for everyone over guaranteed death to wife & kids. I know the kids survived but out of pure luck. Cutting the rope was murder. A chance of saving everyone would have been worth it to me.
@@ldlink3935 I don't believe this is true. I looked it up, and parasails often use polyamide yarn, aka nylon, rope, which is not conductive of electricity.
took me 3 seconds
@@jerryh4719 Took me 2 seconds to find three articles from same google search: (1) Two Virginia teenagers were struck by lightning while parasailing in Naples. The teens suffered second- and third-degree burns / (2) Commercial parasailing is prohibited if a known lightning storm is within 7 miles of the parasailing area. Any violations of the above-mentioned... / (3) Dec 13, 2022 - Some parasailing gear may attract lightning,...
I remember this. My condolences. Hope the boys are healing well from injuries.
My Deepest Condolences to the Justice System in America
We don't need your hope, we need your f*cking prayers
I’m so sorry for what you and your family had to go through just because of this horrible man.
He didn't care ... especially for people like them. Very sad. 😢
@@jonathanr520 Not sure how you know he was racist?🤔🤨
I was horrified that he would even THINK about cutting it loose! I was caught in that type of weather myself while parasailing and it was horrifying. And you don't know what they are doing down there so you're just praying.
I would have killed him first.
The captain cut the rope to save his boat
@@Maximus90277 and his life, perhaps. If I was the captain of that boat and it was my life or their life I would probably cut the rope too. You have no idea how strong the sense of self-preservation is until you're in a situation where you have to save your life. Humans are selfish by Nature that's how we have survived
@@Maximus90277 Just like one would toss cargo overboard in a storm to save the craft from sinking.
It’s rotten luck. Miles of open water all around, and they strike a bridge. The boat captain probably thought they’d splash down, and he would go pick them up.
Why TF would you cut a parasail loose just because it's pulling on the boat?! He cared more about his boat than their lives.
You'd think they would have a winch....at least I would have one for this exact reason.
this is exactly it, he chose to save his boat instead of human lives, what a piece of trash
My thought was he'd cut it loose, as they said it was pulling the boat, and then you turn the boat around and go get them but apparently he didn't. Probably because it was a sketchy "Hey I have a boat, and bought a sail, but don't have a license or insurance or anything like that to actually do this" type of situation.
@@cheesemaster113 all the winch is gonna do is lift the boat out of the water, what good is that lol 😂😂
They should never have gone in the first place.
My prayers goes out to the family for this horrible thing that happened. The captain should be held liable. This husband deserves justice. May god give the 2 boys a fast recovery .
I have parasailed in Hawaii before...that captain was absolutely wrong in so many ways. He didn't see that big black cloud rolling in? He didn't check weather? The company didn't check weather and cancel the trip (they do that all the time because of weather)? And then he insisted on cutting them loose and thinking the BRIDGE would help? This is appalling and unnecessary. So sorry for the life that was tragically lost. Captain and country 100% in the wrong.
That cloud was the 1st thing I noticed.
They only check their pocket, unfortunately.
He cared more about making money than about the weather.
I go to Panama City Beach every Memorial Day & Labor Day ,every summer for over 40 years & the parasails do not run if it's a chance of a storm or high winds ,this poor man & I hope the boat man was sentenced for murder !!
When I read Florida, I wasn't even surprised this happened..
This is absolutely horrifying. To watch his wife plummet to her death is living a nightmare. It sounds like the boat driver didn't know what he was doing. My heart goes out to the man and to the boys. 💔
Honestly it seems his sole focus was getting his boat safely back to the dock. Complete disregard for human life. The people may have been taking a real beating from the wind up there but the situation was still possibly recoverable prior to him cutting the line. What he did was unfathomable. My heart breaks for this husband and his family.
Did you watch the story? She didn't plummet to her death she hit a bridge
@@rachelsill79 After plummeting. I wasn't being specific.
@hippiebits2071 That sure seems likely. I could never have done that myself. I wonder what would have happened if he had turned around and gone the other way into the wind.
@@rachelsill79 she hit a bridge because she was cut from the boat.
Wow this is really sad I’m so sorry that happened to you and your family. My condolences to you and my prayers are with all of you
Oh my gosh! My prayers go out to that man and his family.
I was in a parasail with my mom in Hawaii when I was 12. It was very windy and the parasail line BROKE. We were DRAGGED across the ocean so far I couldn't see the boat anymore. I was terrified and thought I would die. I had really bad rope burns after that but thankfully no one was injured or killed. I'm to this day terrified of heights now. 😢 And by the way that company didn't even give us a REFUND.
Thank you for sharing, I sure hope a lot of people see your post. You might be saving lives also.
I’m so sorry, that must have been horrific. 😔
That’s terrible
Whaaat. That’s wild and very scary.
What a nightmare
Omg, my thoughts go out to this man and his family. So heartbreaking 😢
My Condolences to this man and his family 🕊️ Sorry for the loss of your wife🕊️🙏🏽
Cutting the rope was his answer to saving their lives in uncontrollable winds?! I hope justice is served for this family.
He had to cut the rope to prevent EVERYONE from getting fried by lightning. The parasail turned into a giant lightning rod. Ever read or hear about not flying a kite in a storm, well, this was essentially a giant kite in a storm.
@@ldlink3935 what lightning are you talking about? They literally said the captain cut the rope because the boat was veering off course. That is NO reason to cut the rope! No way he didn't have a radio on that boat to call for help. Let's see if it was your wife and kids up there if you would've thought the same thing, I HIGHLY doubt it.
@@TrueSake Who said they cut the rope because it was veering off course....oh, the attorney suing everyone, that guy, yeah, of course he said that was the reason cutting the cord because that reason makes the captain look like an idiot and gets the best guarantee for victory in court.
@@ldlink3935 they supposed to use special rope for that
@@keeppushin6725 Nothing is guarantee, you can google search for yourself. In fact, commercial parasailing is prohibited within seven miles of a known lightning storm. Two girls in Naple Florida sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns after getting struck by lightning while parasailing.
There are certain activities I just don't participate in. My husband says I'm a fraidy cat. I say I'm alive and healthy. So sorry for this family.
You mean you won't jump out of a perfectly good airplane?
I'm with you..
@@JamesSmith-ij8nj I heard the real story here. A helicopter flying to low caught her oop chute in his rotor liquifying her into a chum cat syrup for sharks below. Don't Believe da news cuz he-brews make up stuff.
get a different husband...one who actually respects and cares about you
Everything is a risk. Flying, Driving which kills much more. With these specific situation ? Negligence. Most of these accidents of ride's are mostly due to keeping up with maintenance an Safety in thought. The greed of money takes over their logic. You're not fit ? That's fine. Doesn't mean it should be banned. These types of ride's ? fun need more strick regulations for individuals to not be so relax.
@@Misael8924 Well NO. She yelled at the Captain to "Cut the Rope" ... She wanted to go on the Ferris Bluer Wheel on her day off. He didn't know that She was up there.
The scariest thing I've ever done in my was parasailing in Hawaii. A family mbr had booked it as a surprise and I felt obligated to do it but I was terrified the whole time until my feet touched the boat again and then I cried tears of relief that it was over and I was safe. I can't imagine what that poor woman and those boys were feeling when they were first caught up in the wind and then cut loose, and her husband having to watch it all. Awful.
OMG never do stuff you don't want to ever again. it could cost you your life. Not worth your terror.
My heart goes out to the husband and family. May the Lord be with you.❤
My heart breaks for this family. I strongly advise against vacation parasailing as I had a very near miss myself - the captain underestimated the wind and I came so close to a hotel balcony I thought I was going to hit it. You are putting your life into the hands of a stranger who may not have good judgment or skill.
Totally agree!
I don't think it's a regulated industry with standards or certifications. Tourists may assume the captain has some of those or at least safety standards in place, but most of these boats will have you sign a release before you ride / parasail with them. That's more assurance for covering their legal bums than protection for you.
I wouldn't warn against it per say. Stories like this seem rare still, few and far between. Plenty of people try this with amazing results. I tried and had a great experience in Turks and Caicos many years ago. Faced my fear of heights on a clear day.
I'd suggest asking the local hotel staff, especially at higher end hotels, which company to go with or which ones have strictest safety standards on board or the best reputation. Many will tell you "Company X has a lot of happy customers but company Z gets more complaints..." Or whatever. Take that to heart. Ask locals who you'd be safe with and exercise caution. If it seems bleak or extra windy or rainy, better to wait it out and try again on a clear day. Don't rely on anyone else to protect your own personal security. Listen to your instincts. If the captain and crew seem rushed, or try to hurry you up for a ride before the weather opens up, then insist you take a rain check or a partial refund. Understand these things happen. Better to lose an opportunity for high flying fun than a life. You can try to parasail some other day but you can't bring yourself back from a risk like this, Heaven forbid.
This is just so sad. I can only imagine how traumatized those young men are. I pray they heal quickly and as completely as possible although I'm sure a part of their hearts will always feel missing. Too sad because this was so preventable. What a shame the captain didn't think clearly about the importance or impact of passenger safety.
@@brightpage1020 In USA they are licensed and regulated. This capitan was licensed. Not sure about most other countries.
Same thing happened to me in Puerta Vallarta. Big gusts of wind keep coming as they were trying to land me right in front of a hotel. They'd speed away and I would launch 50-75 feet up in the air in moments. I held on so tight to the ropes that my hands nearly bled. After 5 or 6 attempts they finally got me safely down. After I landed I was told that they were more cautious because a woman died just the day before because she got slammed into that same hotel as they were trying to land her! I sure wish I would have known that. I feel so grateful that I survived that. A year later I parasailed in Hawaii so I could have a positive experience, and I did. But now I doubt I'd parasail in Florida. You just never know.
This is true. I almost landed on top of a resort. My prayers are with this man and his family.
How do you cut the line on helpless people. They were in his custody. Children and a Mother. Completely helpless. Life in prison is the only option. RIP to this Lady 🕊️
How heartbreaking, I'm so sorry. Praying for comfort
This is absolutely crazy!!! So sorry for this family's loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’m shocked just hearing he cut the rope and I’m sitting in my living room. I can’t imagine the horror this man felt as he had to watch the rope getting cut . Someone needs to go to jail for this and pay 💰 to this man for this unbelievable trauma . My prayers are with this family .
😢yeah
Yeah it's one thing if there were other children and passengers in the boat but... It sounds like it was just the captain, his crew, and the victim's husband. In that case I feel like the captain and his crew have a moral obligation to risk their own safety and the boat's safety to try to save these people who they are responsible for. It sounds like a horrible situation to be in, but, you can't abandon people like that when you're responsible for their safety on the water.
What do you, sitting in your living room ,have to do with anything??
True the$$won't bring his wife back. But it should mk captains and any public business more liable for their actions when it comes to safety.
@@aG-bj6cp if you know how to read and understand English you would easily understand . But I will explain it to you and maybe you might be able to get it and that’s a big MAYBE.
If I’m just safely sitting home and reading this about this tragedy this man had to experience without any of the
emotions or commotion and it left me shocked, well actually my jaw dropped open in stunned disbelief. It’s unimaginable to fathom the horror and helplessness this man felt watching the rope get cut and to watch his beloved wife and mother of his children plummeting to her death . Is that clear enough for you to get it now . If you still can’t get it than you need to take a remedial English grammar course at your local continuing education center.
I’ve lived in Florida for 30 years….I would never go parasailing. I’ve done everything else; kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, riding horses, jet skiing, etc….but I never once ever wanted to try parasailing. Now, I know why.
My hubby and I did it in Maui in 2013... I lived to talk about it. I'll never do it again. I will say, there wasn't a cloud in the sky and I'm so grateful we made it out unscathed.
As an Indian family living in US, I have a feeling that had there been people of some other ethnicity on the ride, the handling of situation and decisions from the boat driver would have been very different. No just because of race or color but also because the consequences and social response anticipated
100%
I was thinking the same as well… so sad
White ppl just say it
Ya ok they captian should of never taken them out in the u certain wheather PERIOD!!!’n
Doesn’t matter color it’s called incompetence and stupidity!
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your message.
Heartbreaking and sad as all heck. Wishing him and his family health and positive vibes to bless them.
That poor family. My heart goes out to them.
MY HEART HURTS FOR THIS FAMILY, GOD INTERCEDE FOR THIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS THOUGH THEIR PAIN.
ThankYou for spreading the word out , I was in Florida a day after this incident and truly made me think of my decisions of all activities I wanted to do. Canceled instantly because life is more important. Came back home safe as well. RIP my condolences to your family
Oh my gosh! What a beautiful mom. How sad. I can’t even imagine. That captain may have chosen to save those in the boat rather than those in the parasail but before that he chose to take tourists for their almighty dollar rather than considering their safety against the weather. After cutting them lose, he had a choice to drive the boat around to save them, or at least radio or cell call emergency services and even a request to do so but decided not to.
That guy cares more about getting his own buttootie out of hot water than theirs safely out of the sky. How horrifying for those boys!
exactly. and he's plead not guilty. I hope he'll be charged to the extreme.
Blows my mind people would rather preserve a material asset over a life.
I could spend every minute of every single day of my life working on something material and would still not value it more than a human life. A mother with her kids.. I cant believe he could murder them for such evil reasons..
@@leathan7 agreed. I'm sure we don't know his side, but it certainly seems like pure evil so far.
@brightpage1020, finally someone who has empathy. Thank you.
I live in Florida and got a Groupon deal in Parasailing in Destin. I immediately knew something was wrong, and I had a death grip holding the ropes basically holding my weight. I kept telling my husband I felt like I was falling out. And he thought I was just scared. Right before we came down he looks over at me and says you are not in the seat right! See if you can push yourself up! I did and finally felt secure as we descended. I’m never ever going parasailing again! They did not check to see if I was in properly! I do not trust this activity! I kept thinking if I fall the water will be like a brick wall! I can’t imagine the horror this family went through!
wow!scary...
Did you have to sign a waiver that absolved them from any responsibility even if negligent?
Yikes! Beyond scary. These operators looking for a buck. Not overly concerned with the most basic safety measures like ensuring you’re in properly. Pass on the parasailing and like activities.
@@supermartha3178 I don’t remember this was about ten years ago! But I’m sure we signed something!
I’m a long time cruiser. I know it may seem like a little extra money, but purchasing your excursions through the cruise ship and therefore getting Royal Caribbean cruise vetted guides (they direct you to the subcontracted company and make sure you get back via the in/out scanners) means you get back safely. You pay extra money to use a company that gets people back alive & insurance in case something goes wrong. (Don’t get me wrong I have a horror story of losing my younger sister in Croatia…nothing is perfect).
Too many people look for a “deal” or space on a local’s boat bc the cruise excursions didn’t have anymore seats. Even with vetted guides things can go wrong!
This is heartbreaking. I’m so sorry 😢 that should have never happened!
omg that's crazy God bless him & the kids i can't imagine how helpless he felt
Important safety tip: If the captain looks like a burned out alcoholic or if the sky is turning dark and you hear thunder, abort the mission.
☠️
@@The_Quaalude This is the SAME captain that crashed the Exxon Valdez. He's gone from that to this.
I see a lot of burned out alcoholics working various positions everywhere I go, I often think how do they still have a job or got the job in the 1sf place!!!!
@@winninginlife It's the best we have with so many violent felons and drug addicts applying for jobs. "Good" people are becoming rare.
Good point 😮
This story and another about a teenage girl Cassidy who experienced death doing vacation water sports on a boat is the reason I’ve decided will never participate in water sports. I realize there is safer ways to have fun. Thank you to the victims families for speaking out and spreading awareness🙏🏽 ❤ Prayers.
These parents should never have let their children do something so dangerous. Even with a experienced person this can be deadly. The think about Florida is the weather is unpredictable for these water events like this. Who does this near any construction. You have to come down so you need to be away from people and bridges. This man even looks shady. He definitely was not experienced with this water sport. If I'm going to do something like this I want to know who's taking me out to a death trap. These young children should never have been on something so dangerous. Just sad all way around. Never had to happen.
a lot of people also die on water slides and water theme parks
@@tonycruise I don’t engage with water parks or theme parks either. I had an unrelated accident 5 years ago in highschool that left me paralyzed for 2 years. I can walk now thank god, so I value safety and don’t seek adrenaline in order to have fun.
What happened with a teenage girl Cassidy ?
Lots of people die on the toilet too, more then in water sports actually. You gonna start avoiding toilets at all cost now? Living your life in fear is not living at all.
I am so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing that just broke my heart may you and your family find comfort through prayer and loved ones as well may she RIP 🙏🏽 and pray that the judge rules in your favor.
May they rest in peace and my deepest condolences to their family and friends.
Dude I feel so sorry for your loss.this is horrible. I wish you all the strength in the world
I'm sure the husband will receive your message and be very appreciative. He will be better able to deal with his grief as a result. You've done a really good thing by posting your comment.
@@humanbeing2420 Thanks for the condescending comment, you're either a bot or have no understanding of decorum. I wish you a speedy Karma.
@@humanbeing2420 you didn’t watch the end of the video? ABC News said that they will donate $1,000 for every comment expressing sympathy.
@@humanbeing2420 While you my dear was birthed into this world by a so called mother only to be a big old plump troll on the internet spreading maliciousness.
I hope the family gets full Justice. What a sad and horrible thing to have to witness. My heart goes out to the family.
That wave goodbye is heart wrenching.
I can't imagine the scary moment and the Mom trying to protect her son and nephew. OMG Im in tears.
A friend lost his wife in a air balloon when the weather blew them off course into power lines. This story brought back the horrific memory as it also happened in Florida. My deepest condolences to the husband and his son..
@@mp2753 Mordant ! Love to comment on FAKE Story's... Especially when the Shills are posting more comments than the Law should ALLOW.
@Crystal Williams Yep ! Clarence got His Wings when He saved George Bailey. You're correct! It's a Wonderful Life
Same Thing happened in Baltimore Maryland at the Harbor at fascination You arts, there was a simple hot air balloon that went up-and-down(stayed in One place) & a couple went on the air balloon and it got blown away during bad weather..(they all xxxx) when They should not have been on it in the 1st place and now that air balloon doesn't exist and it use to be available there for decades..
@@monejohn9973 Yes we remember that. Camden Yards 9th inning 3 on 2 out full count Grand Slam game over. Never happen again.
Things can go awry within moments. We’re fine and had fun, but when hot air ballooning years ago I recall the balloon operator getting our basket to almost toss us overboard when he hit a very tall fence.
Their parasailing tragedy is so wrong on every level. Cutting the rope is something I cannot comprehend, WITH PEOPLE UP THERE!! I’ve parasailed, and you are way up high and totally dependent on the boat operators. WTF?!!
I went parasailing and I was up there by myself in Greece. You are so high up, it's scary and thrilling. So, I can't even imagine the fear the three of them went through being that high up and the wind being so strong and then being cut from the boat. What was he thinking? Cutting the line? That was a death sentence and for him to plead not guilty? Disgusting!!! It was his job to make sure the safety was there, not the customers. You will have to live with the fact you killed someone and you are lucky the boys survived. It's people like you, that make businesses that follow proper protocol and do it right, for customers not to trust them because of your actions.
I am so sorry to Srini for your loss and the heartache you must go through every day. I hope your son and nephew are going to recover fully and are able to get through the nightmares they have to endure.
I feel and ANGRY...I'm so very sorry for his loss and the pain they'll take forever to heal from...
This is so sad!!!
Our condolences to the husband and family...
It's always something...I am getting to the point where I don't feel like doing anything anymore.
I’m surprised it took you this long to reach that conclusion. I’ve been there for years now and life lacks enjoyment.
@Buck Deer Hunter 101 I'm getting paid $33 for EVERY sentence i type. I've already type 33 sentences, in my 33rd week on the job. My 33rd birthday is tomorrow on 6-9. ya KNOW what dat means!!!???
@@ValiantPixel just because you cant do extreme sports like parachuting and whatnot doesnt mean you cant live a fulfilling live. I mean would you have to summit the mount everest or your life is wasted? Sorry doesnt make sense
@@leob4403 That's why they went Sky diving silly. She was being fulfilled because her husband couldn't. So he cut the rope insted of the throat. either way, she was gonna die someday anyways.
@@ozten-fj6pe Sounds like you're part of the orange 33 brotherhood. Are you also a traveling man?
Sir, thank you for sharing your story. It could save someone’s life. I’m so sorry for your loss and I wish you and your family strength, peace, and justice.
I can’t imagine the pain he feels virtual hugs
Sending much love to this family. It's always awful when you lose a loved one, but to lose your wife like this... I can't even imagine this poor guys pain. 😢❤
I'm devastated for him, how he didn't put hands on the captain is beyond me. So sad
I’d like to imagine I’d start whaling on the captain, or push him overboard as soon as he grabbed a knife, but you never know what you’ll do in that moment until it happens. I’d probably stand there in shock too. My heart goes out to this family.
@@1Cosmic_Squid1 how would that solve anything? Lol
me too. very sad to hear.
If he did he might face some charges and possible deportation too
@@maheshs5517 Exactly. In this country immigrants who haven’t been here for long have a certain level of helplessness. Even if they’re heat legally, they still feel somehow like they have to be perfect citizens. Like the video said, he was in his knees grabbing the captains legs and begging him to not cut the rope or to help his family. You can’t go punching a white man if you have an accent and you’re a foreigner. We don’t all have that privilege.
I’m so sorry for you and your sons loss!
This so sad.. makes me want to cry for that family and can't imagine what the mom had to do to keep boys safe.
I can’t imagine him cutting the rope !!
Our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss ❤
He did what was best for all. That rope, and the people on the parasail were about to become a giant lightning rod. They all would have been fried AND the people on the boat. It was a tough decision, but it was the right decision (after making the bad decision of letting them go up in the first place).
@@ldlink3935 he is greedy. He knew the possible weather conditions that day, as they should because it’s an sop.
@@whitepouch0904 He was generous, they begged him to please let them go up, they were leaving town the next day and it was the last thing on their list they wanted to do, he first said no, but then relented...
@@ldlink3935"he did what was best"???!!! They never should have been out there in the first place. He put his a greed above safety and that poor woman paid with her life
@@ldlink3935 You sound like a close relative with your repeated questionable remarks.
He cut the line! He most definitely is guilty and as soon as I heard “online” I knew it was some borderline scammers looking to get a quick buck.
So sorry about your loss I'm reminded on my first and only parasailing in Hawaii I was so scared I prayed and said lord if u get me back on the boat safely I'll never parasail again I he answered my prayer and I kept my word .❤
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condolences to this man and his family 🙏🏼
Deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am grateful for your strength and decision to spread awareness so that this may not happen to anyone else. I will never forget and will help spread awareness.
CUT THE LINE?!?! WHY THE HELL WOULD SOMEONE CUT THEM LOSE FROM THE BOAT!! HE SHOULD BE CHARGER WITH MURDER NOT MANSLAUGHTER!!! A word of advice just stay the hell away from Florida!! Nothing good comes of down there!! Nothing!!!
well to be fair, the best thing coming out of florida are the Memes...
@@boossersgarage3239florida crazy
@@boossersgarage3239 Don't Ben & Jen live dare? How bout Tiger & Trump Lago Vista ? He cut the oop chute to keep from a broken spoke.
As a florida resident for well over 30 yrs now..... SARAH..........YOU ARE CORRECT. this state has turned into a port o let after woodstock
@@boossersgarage3239 Murder implies intent. You're thinking of negligent homicide.
Sending prayers for the family.
Our Hearts go out to you. Blessings to all
Safety 1st 😮
Sincere Condolences to her husband and Family 🙏🏼
My heart is broken for this man, what a beautiful family.
Seeing this breaks my heart we went on this parasailing 5 years ago in keys. Scary … thank god we were safe. Sorry for his loss and prayers for the souls
I’m so sorry , this is a terrible nightmare 😢😢
This is just heartbreaking and disgusting. Also, I would never go parasailing. I witnessed a woman’s death on Clearwater Beach when a storm blew in and she got dragged on the beach. It was Memorial Day, and the beach was crowded with families who saw it happen.
I worked on that beach for 15 years, and got to know many guys who run those boats. They definitely need better regulations.
Lack of regulations and/or enforcement seems to be the big problem in most of these cases. i mean, This guy didn't even have a working phone . At least that's what he claims.
@@J7pat7 I can’t even wrap my head around everything this guy said and did. I’m not saying he was on drugs or alcohol or anything, but I will say from experience that the locals who work on the beaches tend get wrapped up in the party life. It was a blast in my 20’s, but I still know people in their 50’s who never wanted to grow up, and are still living that lifestyle. Especially the “jet ski boys” as we called them (which included the parasailing, at least where I was at).
Honestly, more people die by getting in a car and driving down the road but I understand what you're saying..
People need to also look at the weather because I wouldn't have gotten the boat if there was any chance of bad weather
My brother worked on Clearwater beach and they had strict regulations and worked on Johns Pass for Parasailing. This was gross negligence on the Captains part . Not all parasailing boats are like this . They usually check the weather and do not go when the weather is bad and close their doors down . My brothers work would do this and turn down customers . Don’t try to give Clearwater a bad name or other businesses out there .
she was so beautiful…. this is so tragic. i can’t imagine what this family is going through. i cant believe how easily trauma can be created and ruin so many peoples lives. rest in peace.
She stink
So sorry for this man 🙏🏼
Such a beautiful wife. Praying for the family's comfort
I'm so sorry for his loss of his wife. I hope his son and nephew recover from their injuries. I thank him for trying to save others from suffering the same fate as his family.
Their emotional injuries will be the harder ones to overcome. Praying for them 🙏🏼
20 years in prison for murder and two attempted murders of children and child endangerment.
i'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. may the lady rest in peace 🪦💔
Wow! Absolutely heart breaking 😢
So horrible. I'm shaking my head in super frustration just knowing this happened. So many prayers for the husband and family. It's been a terrible year for them for sure!!😢
He shouldn’t ever cut the Rope
I really hope he gets 30 years in jail
Murder. This is murder.
Praying for him and his family no matter how much money he gets from this will heal that kind of pain. RIP
Unfrickenbelievable!!!! WOW!!! My heart goes out to this man.
Cut the rope?! Omg this is terrible 😢 The husband has the kindest face. His family didn’t deserve this at all. That was his family and they just cut the rope as if they meant nothing.
WTF?! That's horrible! I'm sorry for your loss🙏🏼💔
Right ? I can't even imagine . Devastating 💔
I can't even imagine this man's pain and horror seeing his wife, son, and nephew being cut loose in a wind storm, and what they must have been feeling as they blew away, not knowing where or how they would land and what would happen to them. 😢 My deepest condolences to this man and his family, and prayers for the two boys. 🙏❤
OMG; that is insane!! What bad judgment on the captain's part. This is horrifying for this poor family! His wife and those kids had to be terrified. Sending Light to the family and a speedy recovery for the boys. Get your son and nephew a good trauma therapist.
Absolutely horrible!
My condolences to this family 😔
Parasailing doesn’t look so safe.
I agree. If you can’t swim, just forget it
It’s a lot safer if the line isn’t cut
@@manderly109 but if the line is cut that's the end of the line for you
I've parasailed several times way back but fortunately with reputable companies that provided safety equipment and weather conditions followed. This so called "Captain" cut the rope then didn't even go try find them in the water!! Probably offering cheap trips with no experience...defo big jail time
@@levithewonderdog335 There are new reports surfacing that she had already died BEFORE she launched. It's Arab custom to be buried at Sea. That's why Osama Bin Laden was buried there too.
You keep reading about ridiculous frivolous lawsuits and then you see this--the reason lawsuits are there.
RIP to the mother. This is horrible and tragic. Ugh :( God bless her soul and protect those children, please.
Absolutely horrible I’m so sorry for your loss 😢
This is terrifying. I went parasailing in the Bahamas and we got back on shore just in time. I’m now realizing how negligent my parents were for doing that.
All Parasails must now be registered at the DMV. Or your local Police Station. Ropes that can be cut with knife are no longer allowed.
How tragic, sickening and heartbreaking. Condolences to her family and friends 💐
WTH? That’s insane! I’m so sorry!
A captain should go down with his boat. Charge this sick man with murder!
This is very tragic and very heartbreaking. I’m so so sorry for you and your family’s loss of a beautiful lady 😢
Yes she was beautiful and I’m sure a lovely person. Really breaks my heart. May she rest in eternal peace!
I am deeply sorry
for your loss.
This is truly awful.
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This is so heartbreaking!!!!!
Prayers🙏🏿 to him & his family 💯
Que triste. Oración para la familia.
How horrible!!!! My prayers with the family.