Tragic accident: Mom’s mistake costs daughter’s life in boat incident.

Tragic Accident: 6-Year-Old Girl Dies After⁣ Being Struck by Boat Driven by Her⁤ Mother

A heart-wrenching incident ​unfolded at Lake Pleasant in Arizona,⁣ resulting in the untimely death of a 6-year-old girl. The ⁢Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reported that the girl was tragically hit by a boat ⁤driven by her own mother.

The incident ⁤occurred during a family ​outing on the lake, with two families enjoying their time on the water. ⁤However, tragedy ⁤struck when the boat operator, the girl’s mother, accidentally ⁤ran over her while attempting to move forward for wakeboarding. The child ​suffered a severe leg injury from ‌the boat’s ‍propeller.

Despite the family’s immediate⁣ efforts to contact emergency services,​ the poor cell ‌phone service in the area hindered their connection. Fortunately, other ⁤boaters came to their aid, transporting⁤ the injured child to the Pleasant ⁤Harbor Marina, where⁣ the Peoria Fire Department was⁢ waiting. Sadly,⁣ despite their best efforts, the young ⁢girl⁢ did not survive.

MCSO Lake Patrol​ deputies are investigating a boat accident at Lake Pleasant. The preliminary ‍information is a child⁣ was​ hit by a boat. The child has been transported to⁢ a local hospital in critical⁢ condition. Media stage will be the 10 lane boat ramp. PIO will be responding. pic.twitter.com/F7nXtLB3Bh

— @SgtJEnriquez (@SgtJEnriquez) ​ July 28, 2023

Authorities confirmed ⁣that impairment was not a ⁢factor in ‌the ⁤accident. The boat was equipped with ​all necessary safety equipment, including life jackets and fire extinguishers. The boat ‌owners were experienced boaters,​ making this incident an⁣ absolute tragedy.

Visitors at the lake were ⁣left speechless and⁣ heartbroken ⁣by the devastating news. Lauren de Jong, a visitor,‍ expressed her⁤ sorrow, saying, “The loss of a child is speechless ​and heartbreaking. I wish there was‌ something I could do to alleviate their ⁢grief.”

The victim and her family have chosen to remain unidentified. Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez emphasized that accidents can happen even with proper preparation, ‌stating, “Nobody comes out here and expects to ‍have a tragedy.”

This heartbreaking incident serves as a ‍reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones.

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