@abc7chicago: A lawyer for the owner of a boat that fatally struck a Florida teen released new video that allegedly shows the moments before and after the collision. The family of 15-year-old Ella Adler shared a video, saying, "Ella was beautiful and shined brightly. In her 15 years, she gave us more light than we could have ever dreamed." #news #boating #ellaadler
Unless you have operated a big boat or been on one you will know there is a lot of blind spots it’s very easy to hit someone while in the water that’s why when you snorkel or dive you have a flag up
2024-05-19 20:39:58
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jbougie01 :
I was taught whether I’m tubing, wakeboarding, or fall off my jetski if there’s boats nearby to wake your hands and splash so they see you, it’s hard to see things in the water
2024-05-20 00:15:18
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riceball :
if she had her wake board, she should have put it up. that’s what you’re supposed to do. or her friends should have been watching and yelling to get her attention. air horn?? fault on both sides.
2024-05-20 01:17:59
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Kenz Kary :
I believe he truly didn’t know, such a horrible accident may she rest in peace
2024-05-19 21:19:06
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carguy_509 :
He honestly probably wasn’t aware but this should wake up on letting older people drive cars and boats they are always unaware
2024-05-19 22:11:20
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alexis 🩶 :
He’s almost 80 years old I doubt he noticed. Still sad
2024-05-19 22:21:04
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Kristin :
Tragic accident , he seems very innocent .
2024-05-19 21:47:15
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Amanda Jean :
On our lake, if I am on a JetSki and I see someone in the water waiting for their boat to get to them, I always idle around them to shield them
2024-05-20 01:03:31
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Introvert :
Relative owns one of those, there’s a lot you don’t see while cruising. I support him being unaware sadly
2024-05-19 19:48:30
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🌹Marie Hernandez🌹 :
may Beautiful Ella Adler RIP🙏🕯🌹🕊 my condolences to Ella's family an friends 🙏🕯
2024-05-19 20:35:30
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isabellafigueroamf :
Nope its her fault didnt have a flag thats exactly why the law says that
2024-05-19 23:19:33
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kyky.09 :
Why is she on a boat with friends At 15 where are the parents??? Or some adult supervision. Where were the flags that are supposed to be used when in the water??
2024-05-19 22:57:55
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Debra :
When you wake board ski or surf you don’t need flag boaters need to be aware at all times so sad 😳
2024-05-19 23:13:37
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Amanda Jean :
If I fall on a board or skis I hold the board up in the air. Ideally a jetski friend is tailing behind too. I also don’t like to wakeboard or ski during peak busy times and when it’s more crowded.
2024-05-20 01:05:28
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TrapTruckk :
Blame the ski boat captain- not 100% on this poor guy. The ski boat captain should NOT have been towing in a heavy traffic area.
2024-05-19 23:32:27
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Desiree Wells :
Having a flag is so so important. it let's others know there's a person in the water. Unless you've been on a big boat it's VERY possible he didnt know he hit her. especially if he was cruising.
2024-05-19 22:56:50
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Sara Popovich :
More fault on the kids driving. They either crossed in front of a boat or took way too long to turn back. Everyone’s talking about the man but how did this even happen
2024-05-20 01:42:52
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bkf1705 :
Boat safety is SO important. Make yourself seen until you’re picked up and flaggers need to be present when there are people in the water. Stay vigilant at all times!
2024-05-20 16:49:47
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Cole :
Has it been proven that that boat actually hit her?
2024-05-19 22:26:18
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Lucy :
he didn't see a whole wakeboard and person??
2024-05-19 20:37:13
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Jenny Aquarium :
Terrible Accident! She was floating far away from her boat it’s just sad
2024-05-19 22:48:44
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Saige :
Poor baby🥺
2024-05-20 02:26:04
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Devon Barnett :
You could have said all of this in 3 seconds you said the same thing3 times
2024-05-20 02:06:07
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Chris :
🥰🥰🥰
2024-05-20 15:48:20
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Denise Cano :
Where is the video of him leaving the dock, alone?
2024-05-21 12:12:20
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Getandwooshy :
It’s honestly just a tragic accident and that’s it.
2024-05-20 13:40:10
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Danielle Volk :
He doesn’t seem nervous or trying to conceal anything. Accidents do happen. This is tragic
2024-05-20 02:52:18
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rat king :
aw rest in piece
2024-05-20 07:46:07
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KingKo670 :
RIP Ella 🙏
2024-05-20 10:06:44
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Cassandra :
🫢
2024-05-20 01:29:25
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Kelly :
It’s so sad to read the comments saying “she should have done this or that”. This is an accidental tragedy on both sides.
2024-05-20 02:42:23
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lacey :
yet he’s checking for damage lol
2024-05-19 22:12:16
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Danny :
Obviously an accident but if you are in that close proximity to other boats towing people, you should not be going to fast and be so unaware that you don’t see a person with a wakeboard on.
2024-05-19 22:40:12
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Jenna 🥀🖤 :
@Aaron
2024-05-20 02:16:06
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lalithatsher98_ :
Yet we’re still letting these dinosaurs drive…
2024-05-20 09:55:07
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JC :
It’s sadly just a freak accident.
2024-05-20 06:17:40
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jaiiiglo :
Man, u will never catch me doing nothing in the water. It’s just death. @Beth Ann 🌹
2024-05-20 03:33:15
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Gabe :
Boomers need to just stop and go straight into a senior home.
2024-05-20 02:31:47
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Mia :
A man his age hit my car while parking. He had absolutely no clue he hit it. Tried to give me his license as insurance info. At a certain age operating machinery isn’t safe due to lack of awarness
2024-05-20 02:17:26
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Anise Soline :
Just a very sad tragic accident 💔
2024-05-20 01:34:08
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Brianna :
It doesn’t matter if he knew or not. He committed a crime.
2024-05-20 01:13:36
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hthees :
An 80 year old has no business driving a boat
2024-05-20 00:31:43
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Andrew :
Yes he probably didn’t even see her but this should bring awareness to elder people driving boats and cars
2024-05-20 00:30:30
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3LittleFeathers🪶 :
he didn't know he killed someone. that's scary. throw his negligent ass in ail
2024-05-19 23:49:58
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CWEBSTER :
No flag?
2024-05-19 23:48:48
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Ariana :
They still have no idea it was him
2024-05-19 23:27:44
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