{"id":570,"date":"2025-01-10T08:29:26","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=570"},"modified":"2024-12-28T08:30:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T13:30:44","slug":"fwc-pilot-saves-swimmers-in-near-miss-boating-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/fwc-pilot-saves-swimmers-in-near-miss-boating-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"FWC Pilot Saves Swimmers in Near-Miss Boating Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A dramatic rescue occurred off the Miami coast when a helicopter pilot from the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) intervened to protect swimmers from a suspected drunk boat driver. The incident <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">was covered<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by<\/span> <em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/video-shows-fwc-helicopter-pilot-saving-swimmers-by-hovering-in-front-of-alleged-dui-boater\/3414536\/?amp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NBC Miami<\/span><\/a><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which stated that the individuals were swimming for a charity event. A boater was operating his vessel erratically as he approached the group, with no sign of stopping. The helicopter pilot flew directly <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in front of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the boater, likely saving the swimmers&#8217; lives with his quick action.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The story raises questions about liability, even beyond the fault of the boater. Whether your accident occurred in a public pool, a private property, or a hotel, a review of liability is a critical first step. A<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/swimming-and-diving-accidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Miami swimming accident lawyer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> can explain how the following concepts apply <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> your case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swimming Accidents and Premises Liability in Miami<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/fwc-pilot-saves-swimmers-in-near-miss-boating-accident\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading FWC Pilot Saves Swimmers in Near-Miss Boating Accident\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dramatic rescue occurred off the Miami coast when a helicopter pilot from the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) intervened to protect swimmers from a suspected drunk boat driver. 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