According to a parasailing safety expert, the fatal Florida parasailing accident that killed a 33-year-old lady and badly wounded her 9-year-old nephew over Memorial Day weekend was “absolutely” preventable.
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According to the creator of the Parasail Safety Council, the boat skipper should not have cut the tethered line. The line caused the victims to fall from an unknown height before being carried across the water.
“I mean, I’ve been in this company since the seventies and I’ve never instructed anyone or advised. I’ve really attempted cutting the line in strong winds during my tenure in this profession and I discovered that it wasn’t a good idea,” he continued.
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According to the event report, a powerful burst of wind “pegged” the parasail. It means the sail was so full of air that the boat below lost control of the chute.
To shatter a parasail, you’d need winds of 80 miles per hour or higher for the panels to blow out.
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