Delaware River Duck Boat Wreckage and Bodies of 2 Victims Retrieved
It has been a grueling last few days for the family members of the missing tourists of the Philadelphia duck boat barge collision. Philly.com reports that police believe they have found the bodies of both passengers who were killed in the Delaware River boat accident. A recovery vessel pulled the wreck of the duck boat from the bottom of river and the body thought to be the missing 20-year-old Hungarian tourist came to the surface as a tugboat towed away a recovery barge on the afternoon of July 9. The body of the missing 16-year-old Hungarian girl was retrieved earlier in the day before efforts started to retrieve the sunken duck vessel.
The tragic boating accident occurred just two days ago on July 7 when an unmanned barge collided with the duck tour boat, causing it to sink. Before the accident, a small fire broke out on the tourist vessel, causing it to come to a halt and wait for assistance.
Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Inquirer
As the National Transportation Safety Board still conducts its investigation of this devastating boating accident in Philadelphia, they will be examining possible protocol violations and the condition of the vessels. Investigators will also evaluate videos from cameras and recordings of radio transmissions in addition to interviewing survivors of the collision.
The Pennsylvania boating accident attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP cannot stress enough the importance of proper safety regulations and procedures being followed aboard all types of water vessels, especially during these summer months. Family members of wrongful death victims have similar rights as injury victims in that certain compensation may be sought to help offset various expenses brought about by sudden loss or injury. Contact the skilled PA boat collision lawyers at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP today for a free consultation by calling 888-684-7192.
