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In March 2009, a tragic boat accident claimed the life of Oakland Raider linebacker, Marquis Cooper, and three other people. For the first time since the boating accident, the lone survivor is sharing his story.
Bernard Goldberg had an exclusive interview to be aired on HBO’s “Real Sports” with Nick Schuyler, the only man who survived the accident. According to the mother of one of the victims, Schuyler has not talked about it with anyone.
One of the most heart wrenching portions of the interview is Schuyler’s account of losing Cooper. He said that the boat, owned by Cooper, was 50 miles offshore when they experienced unmanageable weather conditions. Not long after, the boat capsized, leaving the men in the cold water.
After many hours in the water, Cooper succumbed to hypothermia and delirium. The men were wearing nothing more than life preservers, t-shirts and shorts. According to Schuyler, Cooper became unconscious. He tried to hold onto Cooper and to the body of Corey Smith, but eventually had to let go of Cooper. Schuyler said that that was the hardest thing he has ever had to do and his memory will haunt him.
Cooper is survived by a wife and daughter.
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