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A 17-year-old boy on an inner tube that was being pulled by a personal watercraft was seriously hurt when the tube crashed into the embankment of a canal in Davie, Florida.

An investigation was being conducted into whether speed or alcohol were factors in the boating accident, officials said. A teenager was driving the watercraft, said commission spokesman Jorge Pino. Under Florida law, anyone under 21 operating a watercraft has to have a Boating Safety Education card. The commission will look into whether the teen operating the watercraft had such a card, Pino said.

This is a sad reminder to use common sense when on the water. Speed kills!

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On Easter Sunday, life forever changed for a Florida man when his his two sons were seriously injured in a boating accident that took the lives of five people.

This is a reminder to be cautious when using boats and water craft especially during the holidays. Alcohol and operating a vehicle on the water don't mix. If you and your loved ones are on the water during the holiday season, please don't drink and boat.

The Citron Law Firm handles all boating and water vehicle accidents in Florida. If you or a loved one needs legal advice, please contact our office at 877-550-4LAW for a free consultation.