I've personally been down there with a small fishing boat, and it's kinda nuts. The bizarre boating accident occurred Friday, Aug. 24 at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks when six passengers and one driver, identified as Marvin Carter, took the "Fountain" power boat to dangerously high speeds estimated at 70 miles per hour. I don't care how safe or expierianced you are.. That's just plain dumb! By Mr. Demeanor in forum General Boating Discussion, By 7819foot in forum Jet Boats, V-Drives and Stern Drives, By arcticracer in forum The Scream And Fly Lounge, By Capt.Insane-o in forum The Scream And Fly Lounge. Youve got the big boats dodging the jet skis. Another passenger broke his leg, broke his wrist AND ruptured a disc in his back. We were all pretty banged up. The footage, filmed by LakeTV from the front of the boat, shows a Fountain powerboat and its passengers violently slamming from side to side after hitting the wake left by another boat. Video captures boat's violent wake crash at Lake of the Ozarks [VIDEO] The footage, filmed by LakeTV from the front of the boat, shows a Fountain powerboat and its passengers violently. And we are lucky in this instance I think., In Missouri we dont have a daytime speed limit but that doesnt mean you can drive your boat as fast as you want, Callahan said. All rights reserved. " I don't need to sit down" - Winnipesaukee Forum Does anyone else feel like that is the most awkward boat ride ever? After reviewing video of the. He was moving around a lot there. "It was a normal, beautiful day down there, there weren't many weird waves. Seven Person Boat Crash / Accident Marvin Carter III - YouTube By late this afternoon, the original had nearly two million views, and various other videos including the footage pushed that number significantly higher. "Every news show I can think of wanted me to go out for an interview.". Very sobering, to say the least. LAKE OF THE OZARKS (KTVI) A video of a boating accident on the Lake of the Ozarks is going viral, and Missouri state troopers say thats probably a good thing. And you see em flipping over. Even prior to the crash. BUT there are a few things here that need to be clarified. We were on the water that day, cruising back, between the Witches headed to Eagle Island alongside Governor's Island. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. He reportedly suffered a broken leg and wrist and other cuts. Also, they are all stupid for standing up. All rights reserved. The driver of the boat, Marvin Carter, III of Memphis, TN suffered moderate injuries and a blow to his wallet as well. A guy from Lake TV was on the boat & broke his hip and his wrist. There were a lot of broken bones in that accident. his name is Trip. Callahan said that Carter estimated he was traveling 70 mph when the accident occurred. Marvin Carter the third. A woman passenger crushed her eye orbital. People who don't come here much don't realize it's such a big body of water. All Rights Reserved. By the time he went to sleep that night, it had accumulated 4,000 views already a respectable total for the station. Return to homepage. "It's pretty bizarre to me," he says. Jerry Callahan of the Missouri State Highway Patrols Water Division said in an interview with News-Leader. Slow down and allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination whether in a vehicle or by boat. If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. Everyone in the boat had to go to the hospital with various injuries. The lake shouldnt get a bad rap, and the event shouldnt get a bad rap, Tintera said. Crazy Lake of the Ozarks Boat Crash Footage Goes Viral [VIDEO] Youve got the big boats dodging the jet skis. The boat was traveling at an estimated 70-100 mph when the accident happened. The boat's captain, Marvin Carter III, owns the Gus's Fried Chicken on Mendenhall Road. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Netflix saw this and thought. A woman passenger crushed her eye orbital. According to GrindTV, a sports video website associated with Yahoo Sports, all seven boaters were injured and five were hospitalized after the accident. Got a bit safer in when the drinking age was raised to 21 and it was an it was more experienced drunks on the weekend. we moved to ski between barndoor and Kenniston in flatter water. "We are very fortunate that none of the passengers were thrown out of the vessel. Five of the seven people on board were hospitalized, four of them with moderate injuries including broken bones." This happened in 2012 [deleted] 5 yr. ago I agree with Altonbayicefishingfool - if you are doing 60mph with boats bow to stern that is stupid. WATCH: Wild ride on the water almost takes tragic turn in Missouri The driver of the boat, Marvin Carter, III of Memphis, TN suffered moderate injuries and a blow to his wallet as well. Four of the seven people aboard this boat in this video suffered broken bones from the impact that occurred. Since then the images, of the seven passengers being violently thrown into each other and to the deck, have been seen by well over 100,000 people online and countless more watching on television. "Slow down and allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination whether in a vehicle or by boat. Ozzy Man Revisits Classic Boat Crash lol - Otherground - MMA driving like a moron. The stepped version is not very forgiven and the driver has to be on his toes every second. That is what happens with any stepped hull design, v or cat. Troopers say the passengers were not seated properly. Its a good example, Sgt. Especially since falls overboard are the most common fatality accident on a boat. All but two people on the boat were taken to the hospital. So your saying 15 feet off the stern of the group of 40 plus boats going 60+ is a safe bet? Their faces so stoic. Videos, Photos Show Bloodied Jenner, Plane Crash Caught On Tape, Miraculous Survival in Idaho. Jerry Callahan said. The way the shoreline is, the waves bounce back and forth," he said. wreg.com Boaters Tossed Like Rag Dolls During Turbulence Seven people were hurt, five of them went to the hospital 1313 20 comments 12 shares (1), United We Brunch is Saturday - Limited Tickets Remain, Marvin F. Carter III, from Memphis, Tennessee. Boat wake rolls Fountain at 22MM - LakeExpo.com All the dudes in that video give me the creeps. While some commenters on the video urged the importance of life jackets and restraints, such as seat belts, when riding in such a high-speed vehicle, others were taking more of the "tough love" approach, saying that the passengers of the boat participated in "reckless stupidity.". A video taken onboard a boat which crashed on Aug. 24 in Lake Ozarks has reportedly been instrumental in helping Highway Patrol figure out the cause of the incident. The cameraman thought they were doing over 100mph? Its a good example, Sgt. But the Missouri Highway Patrol isnt entirely disappointed the video of the accident is getting so much attention. The driver kind of looks like Earthworm Jim. I just came across this frightening video that again demonstrates the value of life jackets and kill switches. Reaching speeds as high as 70 miles per hour, the boat struck a large wave and then several more. He's being cited for speeding and imprudent operation of the boat. "Because a lot of times, those boats will roll all the way or they'll catch and flip everybody out.". The YouTube video of a speed boating accident on the Lake of the Ozarks in late August has helped local Missouri police determine the cause of the accident which shook one driver and six passengers out of their seats. Wait for it. Onboard video footage leads to boat accident answers | KRCG This incident happened on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on August 24, 2012. The bizarre boating accident occurred Friday, Aug. 24 at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks when six passengers and one driver, identified as Marvin Carter, took the "Fountain" power boat to dangerously high speeds estimated at 70 miles per hour. "And they're standing? This one is still bizarre (Fountain spinout), http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre-it&highlight=, http://www.screamandfly.com/showthrecs.&highlight=, Four Stroke and Direct Injected Two Stroke Engines, Media Creation - Photo and Video Discussion, Stern Drive /Jet Units, Engines, and Parts, Ebay Listings and Other Internet Listings. The video has been featured on Today, Good Morning America and the homepage of Yahoo! Been in speed boats since I was little, don't think I've ever seen people standing like that, just dumb. After seeing the video, he was charged with a seating violation, Sgt. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. If a 38 Lightning will run 80 with twin 500s, it'll run 100 with with two 781 HP engines. Ozzy Man revisits the classic speedboat fail video : r/videos - Reddit it always miffed me why you need a car/motorcycle license, but don't need a boat/jetski/skido license. I don't believe the 38 Fountain was any where over 70 judging from the 'rooster tail' in the film. The 44-second video shows the passengers of the boat enjoying their dangerous joy ride. Carter of Memphis, Tenn., and four passengers, including Tintera, were taken to area hospitals. Coles said the boat is made for speed but it was going too fast, especially since nobody was wearing a life jacket. When we came to, there was so much water in the boat that it didn't make any sense.". And all of it could have been prevented. They hope people will get the message about going too fast in crowded waters when they see the graphic images. Carter was identified and faced charges for the reckless operation of the . You never know what your faith is, until your faith has been truly tested. Yeah, if that's me, I don't post that one to youtube. Anything smaller than a lake-boat is tossed around like trash. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. None of the passengers was wearing a life jacket, though there is no requirement that they do so. Seven people, including five from Tennessee, were riding in a boat Aug. 24 when it was hit by waves on each side, violently tossing passengers around the boat. After reviewing video of the accident, which took place at the 22 mile marker, troopers determined that Marvin Carter was driving the boat too fast. Thats just our niche - we film on the water, Kober. Find More Posts by Altonbayicefishingfool, responsible for the vessel, passengers and crew". One more fella simply split his head open & broke two ribs. Il a tout. According to the Water Patrol, Marvin F. Carter of Memphis, Tenn., was operating a 2003 Fountain downstream. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Copyright 2012 WMC-TV. That Bald headed fvck was obviously a world class handjob before they took off. It sent the seven people onboard, three of whom are from Memphis, twisting and toppling about. By Two women on board a mother and daughter from Memphis declined treatment at the scene, according to News-Leader. "This particular boat was going obscenely fast," says Tintera. According to reports, the impact of the waves resulted in all six passengers being thrown from their seats and sustaining minor to moderate injuries. if I remember right the driver died correct. After seeing the video, he was charged with a seating violation, said Sgt. I grew up on a lake in Wisconsin, miles from the Illinois border. You need to be ready to expect higher numbers of traffic on the water and road.". But when the video of the accident was uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 31, he received another citation. "We are very fortunate that none of the passengers were thrown out of the vessel. Suddenly, the boat hits the oncoming wake of another large vessel, and the passengers are violently tossed around the boat's deck. Five people were taken to an area. just another wake probably. The incident happened on August 24th, though the video, shot by a Lake TV photographer, wasnt uploaded to YouTube until September 1st. The boat was participating in a Poker Run charity event. I had it happen to me in a 13' Boston Whaler! The boat's captain, Marvin Carter III,owns the Gus's Fried Chicken on Mendenhall Road. Before starting the video, I couldn't help but notice the chick on the right looks like a dude from the neck up. LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. Unfortunately its the stories of the injury accidents when they get out there that people really start to pay attention. Boat Crash Video Shows Passengers Escaped Death Hmmm, we should make a show. they were two deaths on river near me recently of boat crashes just off wakes. And you see em flipping over. Driver broke his back at T8 & crushed his eye orbital. Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 10:43 am. "The driver of the boat, Marvin Carter, III of Memphis, TN suffered moderate injuries and a blow to his wallet as well. Were really lucky falls overboard are the most common fatality accident nationwide, he said. You need to be ready to expect higher numbers of traffic on the water and road," Sgt.Jerry Callahan said in a statement, according to local news station KRCG-TV.