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A Mississippi maritime accident involving a fiber glass boat and a barge claims the life of a Gulfport man. The incident took place at approximately 9:45 PM on Thursday evening, July 29, 2010, in the Industrial Seaway Canal.
According to authorities, Gulfport Police received a 911 call from an 18 ft. boat that struck a barge in the Industrial Seaway Canal near U.S. Marine. The Gulfport Fire Department found Patti Schankin on the bank when they arrived on the scene. Reports indicate that she was injured, as a result of the collision.
Unfortunately, her husband did not survive the incident. Dive teams recovered her husband’s body a few hours later. He has been identified as Raymond Schankin.
Authorities indicate that the man was thrown off the boat from the impact of the collision. They also believe that he was not wearing a life jacket at the time.
“She had minor injuries, now she is at home,” said Claude Pittman with the Marine Patrol. “She did not want to go to the hospital. She’s pretty shaken up about it, so we haven’t been able to talk to her lately.”
The Mississippi boating accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Officials are trying to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash.
This is an unfortunate incident and our thoughts and condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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