WATCH: Video shows boat in Florida spinning out of control in deadly accident

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March 30, 2026
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A woman was killed in a boating accident in Florida after being thrown overboard and struck by the boat.

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A boat spun out of control in Florida in an incident captured on video, resulting in two people being thrown overboard and struck by the vessel. According to firefighters, a woman and man were ejected from the boat during the accident, with the woman fatally struck. The incident underscores the dangers of recreational boating and the risks of propeller strikes, which remain a leading cause of water-related injuries and deaths. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific location, time, or circumstances that caused the boat to lose control. The investigation into the deadly accident is ongoing.

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