Two children sustained injuries in Destin, Florida, when a parasail line broke and the children in the parasail fell away to the water below. At the time when this boating accident occurred, the parasail boat was being pulled in due to unfriendly weather conditions.
Alcohol is one of the factors which can lead to accidents—not just on the road but also while boating and enjoying the water. A 28-year old woman was seriously injured in a jet ski accident that took place on April 3, 2010 at Destin, Florida, which involved the use of alcohol.
A 54-year old jet skier was injured in an Orange County boating accident that took place on April 3, 2010 around 5 p.m. near South Shore Drive in Orlando, Florida.
A Tampa Bay area fishing guide was severely injured in a Polk County, Florida boating accident that took place on March 27, 2010, during the West Coast Pro Redfish Series tournament in Sarasota.