Watercraft safety on Lake Lanier raises concerns
On Lake Lanier Georgia the rise of personal watercraft PWCs prompts warnings after a string of accidents. Officials note PWCs reach 60 mph, lack traditional steering and attract unqualified users, urging caution and adherence to safety rules amid rising injuries and fatalities.
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Four Deaths From Fourth of July Fireworks Disasters
Holiday weekend fireworks accidents killed four people in Centerville Arkansas and Peoria Arizona with misfired shells and detonations. A separate Alabama house fire investigation and minor injuries from incidents in Wisconsin Washington state and Minnesota accompanied the nationwide incidents.
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World Special Olympics end marred by three deaths in DurnHam
A closing ceremony in DurnHam North Carolina marked the 10th World Summer Games with a moment of silence after three deaths. A 14 year old athlete died in his sleep a volunteer collapsed and died after opening ceremonies and UNC chancellor Michael Hooker died of cancer. Hooker 53 was on the Special Olympics board and helped bring the games to the area. Officials said two Dominican basketball players and two Moroccan soccer players left their delegations early. one Moroccan remains unaccounted for. Tim Shriver urged optimism for the future urging athletes to label themselves able not disabled. The next World Games will be in 2001 in Alaska.
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Boaters Missing After St Croix River Boat Crash
A weekend collision on the St Croix River left up to nine dead as divers searched in murky waters near Bayport Minnesota. A fourth body was recovered Monday while crews felt their way along the river bottom to locate additional victims.
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