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boat accident
Accidents & Disasters
Caye Caulker fisherman dies after struck by his boat propeller
Police say Castro was fishing on the north channel of Caye Caulker when apparently, he fell overboard and was injured by the propeller. The report said he suffered large cut wounds to his ankle and thigh. Police investigation indicated that Castro managed to climb back into this boat and was assisted by people passing by. He was transported to the Caye Caulker Polyclinic, but according to the police report, he succumbed to the injuries.
Accidents & Disasters
Small group of islanders protest for the release of tour guide involved in tragic boat accident
The San Pedro Police continue investigating a boating accident in which an American teenage tourist lost her life. As per a report, the deceased, a 17-year-old female student from Oklahoma, USA, Logan Ceylon Pratt, was run over by a boat captained by tour guide Jesse Smith, 30, on Tuesday, February 14th. Smith was detained as the investigation continues. However, many of his friends and supporters protested in front of the police station on Wednesday, demanding Smith's release and saying he was not at fault and should not be charged.
Accidents & Disasters
Eight years later, Antonio Tepaz relieved of manslaughter charges
On Tuesday, January 23rd manslaughter charges were dropped against Antonio Tepaz. Tepaz was prosecuted for the death of 33-year-old Cesar Scott in a boat accident that occurred on November 15, 2009, in which he was allegedly the captain.
Accidents & Disasters
Canadian National remains in critical condition after boat accident in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker resident, 61-year-old Canadian Guy Smith has been placed in an induced coma as he continues to receive medical treatment following a boat accident on Friday, November 17th
Police News
Canadian National Guy Cooter Smith badly injured during boat accident in Caye Caulker
A boat collision off the coast of the island of Caye Caulker has left 61-year-old Canadian national Guy Cooter Smith severely injured.
Accidents & Disasters
Rough seas cause boat accident
On Monday, April 3rd, The San Pedro Sun confirmed reports of a boat turning over just north of a resort located two miles south of San Pedro Town.
Accidents & Disasters
Boat accident in Caye Caulker leaves 8 injured
A boat accident on January 14th at Coral Gardens has left eight tourists injured.
Accidents & Disasters
Boat Captain liable in accident involving tourist minor
After extensive investigation by BPA, Boat Captain Carlos Franco has been found liable for the June 14th boat accident involving a tourist minor.
