Safety tips offered in wake of boating fatality at Lake Mohave

[WB Staff]

The reminder comes after a boat operator on Lake Mohave accidentally reversed the boat and struck a man with the boat’s propeller on Saturday. The man died of his injuries.

“Our thoughts go out to the family of those impacted by this horrible accident,” said Josh Hoffman, AZGFD Boat Safety Education coordinator. “The unfortunate reality of these types of incidents is that most are preventable

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[Otay Michael]

How sad, accidentally backed over the person.

I like the boat safety rules, especially' motor off' during entering or exiting the boat, makes sense.

I think we forget how dangerous a prop can be. I don't ski, or take folks out, but now if I do I'll be aware of this.