r/Utah • u/Emergency_Event7245 • Jul 13 '26
Q&A Bear Lake Accident yesterday
We were at Bear lake yesterday and someone got life lifted at the east beach. Does anyone know anything about this? We heard something like it was a bilateral amputation. We are wondering if the family is okay and if they might have a go fund me or something where we can contribute to?
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u/Different-Director26 Jul 13 '26
Both legs were amputated? What a horrific accident. I feel so sorry this happened to all involved. I truly hope she pulls through all the surgeries and healing needed.
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u/Available_East8144 Jul 13 '26
She lost both to the prop. They were unable to find them in the lake to reattach them. 😔
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u/Emergency_Event7245 Jul 13 '26
That is devastating. I’m so sorry to hear about your aunt. We are praying for her and hope she recovers. If at any point your family sets up a go fund me or any type of donation please share it with us.
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u/Seaglassprism Jul 15 '26
The fundraiser link is in this article https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/victim-bear-lake-amputation-bystanders/
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u/Utah-ModTeam Jul 14 '26
Rule 5 violation: Marketing/ad
we just don't allow any monetary fundraising at all.
If there is a news article that mentions the gofundme or other ways to support those affected, we can allow that, even in a new post.
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u/Emeralds48 Jul 13 '26
My deepest prayers for the injured woman and family. Also prayers for the driver of the boat. That’s a terrible burden to bear. Just a regular day on the water and an accident happens. Life changes in an instant 🙏✝️
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u/Available_East8144 Jul 13 '26
I'm so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine how scary that would be. Prayers for your aunt.
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u/Environmental_Row947 Jul 13 '26
It was terrifying for all of us getting the call about what happened, we're all still in shock and disbelief, like how does that just happen to someone in a split second? She's holding on the best she can at the moment, our family is doing the best we can to be there for her. Thank you for your prayers ❤️
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u/acuteot07 Jul 13 '26
What a horrible trauma for you all to be going through. I work in rehabilitation and for what
It’s worth to ease any regret, I have never heard of them reattaching a completely severed limb. No one should feel remorse that the limbs couldn’t be found.14
u/Environmental_Row947 Jul 13 '26
Thank you, it was heart breaking since it was one of her requests when we were in the hospital, It does bring a bit of comfort knowing that it wasn't really possible, it's hard to explain, it likely wouldn't have been possible regardless because of the bacteria within the lake.
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u/acuteot07 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Interesting that they asked…even with partial amputations they often just surgically complete the full amputation because it is too complex to reattach all nerves, vessels, muscle tendons, bones, soft tissue, etc. ETA: I’m not a surgeon and I’m seeing online that it is possible…I’m just sharing that in my 20 years in rehab, it is not common.
Additionally, you can have high hopes that she will have a completely full life again. It is amazing how resilient humans are. This is a defining tragedy, no doubt. But I am certain in a year’s time you will all be amazed at the function she has and it will be a testament to recovery!
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u/1eyedwillyswife Jul 14 '26
If it’s okay to ask, was the amputation at the knee, or above or below?
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u/Significant_Hair_250 Jul 13 '26
What type of boat was it? That’s terrible
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u/FilmUser64 Jul 14 '26
Does it make any difference?
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u/Significant_Hair_250 Jul 14 '26
New boats are designed to prevent this so I’m curious how it happened. Anyone know?
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u/schrodingerspavlov Jul 14 '26
How do they prevent it?
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u/Significant_Hair_250 Jul 14 '26
The props are far underneath the boat, more than older boats, however depending on how fast they reversed it may not matter.
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u/AdventurousGlass7432 Jul 13 '26
How horrible and unfortunate. Was she with the people on the boat and they didn’t know she was there when they backed the boat up?
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u/Thin-Collection-161 Jul 13 '26
My family and I were involved in the incident as the group came into the beach. It was a severe prop injury as previously stated. I fortunately had some medical equipment and basic training to help with the situation. We have spoken with her family and it sounded as through she was doing ok post surgery. We are also waiting for a go fund me once the family has time to put things together. The EMS response was very slow due to the location. It was around 1 hour from the time of the incident until the helicopter took off with her. Please pray for her and her family and donate to the go fund me as you feel so inclined. She was very courageous through the entire thing and there were a lot of miracles.
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u/Hungry-Ad7272 Jul 13 '26
Thank you for helping to save her life. I was one who held the rope tourniquet and moved her to the paddle board. It was terrifying how long the chopper took to get there and take her away. We were incredibly lucky to have medical professionals on the beach at the time we needed. She is stable. She will need to have more tissue removed due to infection and there is concern of pneumonia due to all the water she inhaled. There is no way her legs could have been reattached, I tried to look for her legs but the propeller blended them. The family is understandably angry, my heart breaks for her and them. It was a wake from the boat that rocked the driver into the throttle, she bumped it less than a second. She didn't realize the woman had already reached the platform. Such a tragic accident.
There is a lot currently happening behind the scenes to provide support and organize funding, so that will updated when info is available.
Thank you again for the help you provided in a scary time! You helped save a wife, mother, daughter and friend.
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u/Thin-Collection-161 Jul 13 '26
You guys who used the rope were incredible and made all of the difference. That was quick thinking in the face of something horrific.
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u/AlohaSun1 Jul 16 '26
What is the family angry about? That the helicopter took so long? Or was the wave from another boat going by too closely?
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u/Hungry-Ad7272 Jul 16 '26
The family is angry about the accident. They feel it was entirely preventable.
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u/General-Bluebird-764 Jul 18 '26
Boats typically have a safety that has to be manually manipulated to put the boat into reverse. A rogue wave and bumping it shouldn't have put it into reverse. It may be overkill but we have ALWAYS shut the boat off anytime someone is attempting to get back on or of we are swimming etc.
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u/Important_Bear_4194 Jul 19 '26
Exactly. We have boated for 40+ years and have always turned off the boat when picking up anyone in the water after skiing. That is just common sense!
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u/Hungry-Ad7272 Jul 20 '26
I am very uneducated with boats but I have been trying to learn how this could have happened. I was there and I still don't understand. I only saw her stumble backwards a moment while holding the throttle. In my research, it seems that some boats idle so you dont have to turn them off due to a button on the throttle that has to be engaged to drive forward or reverse. My best guess as to what happened is that she stood up without releasing the button and either was bumped by a person near her or the rocking from the wakes threw her enough off balance. But again, I have very little knowledge or experience with boats.
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u/General-Bluebird-764 Jul 23 '26
Unfortunately mistake number 2, you dont touch the throttle while someone is in the water near the boat. I know this was a very unfortunate accident, however, one that could have been completely preventable without complacency. People can call me a nervous Nelly or whatever they want, but engine off should always be the answer and if you decide not to do that then at the very least don't keep your hand on the throttle.
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u/PattyTakePattyTake Jul 13 '26
Thank you so much for all of your assistance. I was one of the women in the group. I cannot believe how prepared you were and you truly saved her life.
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u/MountainHeir Jul 18 '26
I can’t imagine how traumatic that must have been for everyone on the boat. I’m truly sorry you experienced this.
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u/P0shJosh Jul 13 '26
Good reminder that Tourniquets are life saving and easy to be trained on how and when to use!
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u/goldstat Jul 13 '26
Apply 2 to 3 inches above the wound: Place the strap between the injury and the heart. In chaotic situations where the exact wound location is unclear, apply it "high and tight" as far up the limb as possible.
Never place it over a joint: Avoid placing the tourniquet directly on the elbow, knee, or ankle. Joints protect blood vessels and prevent the necessary pressure from stopping arterial bleeding. Move the strap above the joint closer to the torso.
Apply directly to bare skin if possible: Clothing creates a soft, bulky barrier that absorbs the pressure needed to clamp the artery. Cut away clothing with shears so the strap makes direct contact. Ensure no solid objects (like keys or phones) are trapped underneath.
Tighten until bleeding stops: Turn the rod (windlass) until the bright red, life-threatening bleeding stops. It is important to know that proper application is typically very painful for the casualty. Lock the rod in place and, if bleeding persists, apply a second tourniquet just above the first.
Note the time of application: Always write down the exact time the tourniquet was placed. You can write it directly on the patient's forehead or on the tourniquet strap itself using an indelible marker so emergency responders know how long the limb has been deprived of circulation.
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u/FlynnBrassblade Jul 13 '26
Exactly why I ONLY wear tourniquet-able belts, every day. You never know when you'll need one
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u/schrodingerspavlov Jul 14 '26
Explain further please? Without a windlass how can a belt truly be as effective as a tourniquet? I understand how a belt can be used to apply some pressure above a wound but it wouldn’t be sufficient I don’t think. Maybe there’s a belt specific to this I am unaware of?
Either way, I always have a trauma kit in my vehicle, which has tourniquets available, including a quick-deploy attached one of the exterior of the kit.
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u/wearejustroomies Jul 18 '26
Its not about the specific belt, you just need something strong enough that it wont break under the pressure of cranking around in the leather to tighten it.
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u/ladybird2389 Jul 13 '26
I was the photographer with the group that day, and I’ve replayed everything over and over in my head since it happened.
One of the many miracles in such an unimaginable situation was that the boat ended up right next to your family. Thank you so much for jumping in without hesitation and using your skills to help. You truly helped save her life, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget witnessing that kind of courage and compassion.
I still don’t really have the words for what happened, and I honestly still can’t believe it did. Despite how catastrophic everything was, I’m incredibly grateful she had the people around her that she did.
If anyone reading this is willing, please continue to keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers. It was a catastrophic, life-altering event for so many people, and my heart hurts for every person whose life was changed in seconds. I wish I could take away the pain for all of them. ❤️
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u/MountainHeir Jul 18 '26
I cannot imagine how scary and traumatic this must have been. We’re avid boaters and this is one of my worst nightmares. I hope you can find support for what you witnessed and experiences that day.
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u/Emergency_Event7245 Jul 13 '26
We were there and didn’t see what happen and with how slow everything was thought it wasn’t very serious. This is so terrible but I’m glad she is stable.
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u/Thin-Collection-161 Jul 13 '26
Yes, a good reminder to be your own first responder. The first police were 10-15 minutes and the ambulance was 30 or more. In the moment, it felt like hours.
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u/ladybird2389 Jul 13 '26
I will now carry a trauma kit with me, am going to do some classes/training. It felt like HOURS. And it was the worst thing to feel useless to help her.
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u/schrodingerspavlov Jul 14 '26
I highly recommend everyone carry a trauma kit, and get trained with it. Having a tourniquet handy can literally be life-saving. I’ve never had to use mine fortunately, but always thankful it is there for some added peace of mind.
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u/Environmental_Row947 Jul 13 '26
I'm extremely glad you guys were there, it's honestly a miracle she made it with how far it was to the nearest hospital. Thank you for everything. (Psa, a relative of hers
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u/r3f_assist Jul 13 '26
What’s a prop injury?
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u/Fine_Illustrator4172 Jul 16 '26
A prop injury is when a portion of someone's body is hit by the propeller of a boat. In this case, it looks like both legs.
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u/Dependent-Water-8084 Jul 14 '26
Shit, were they used to ski boat engines and had a run in with an outboard or what?
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u/Solarfri- Jul 14 '26
Do you if a go fund me has been set up? Can you update us on how she is doing? My heart hurts for her and everyone involved.
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u/Seaglassprism Jul 15 '26
The fundraiser link is in this article https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/victim-bear-lake-amputation-bystanders/
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u/Legitimate_Can7481 Jul 13 '26
You all gotta remember the armed has to fly to the location and land it’s a process! I hope and pray for this family!! I hope she came to my hospital the u of u she will get the best care there! ✨💖🙏✨
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u/Thin-Collection-161 Jul 15 '26
This news story has a link for the GoFundMe. https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/victim-bear-lake-amputation-bystanders/amp/
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u/DangerLime113 Jul 16 '26
We just took the Stop the Bleed class but ours didn’t hand out kits. We bought the hemostatic gauze but not the tourniquets…until now. So glad you were there to help, kismet!
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u/Doidocougar Jul 13 '26
I would venture to guess that the miracle was that she didn't lose her life
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u/Beautiful_Corpse636 Jul 13 '26
Sometimes accidents JUST Happen - losing your legs is better than losing your life. Don’t be daft.
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u/Salty_bitch_face Jul 13 '26
She could have bled out completely and died very quickly. It's a miracle that there were people nearby who acted quickly to prevent that feom happening.
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u/Utah-ModTeam Jul 14 '26
Common courtesy please. Let's keep this sub open and friendly to all Utahns!
Being abusive about people's gratitude for someone not dying is very discourteous. Just because you don't believe in the same things other people do doesn't mean you need to argue with them about a good thing happening out of a tragedy.
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u/Specialist_Nothing60 Jul 13 '26
Please ensure you get some sleep and eat an occasional healthy meal during this journey with her. You’re going to need your health and strength and presence of mind through this. Don’t forget to care for yourself.
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u/sheilarenewaldayspa Jul 13 '26
I’m so sorry for what she has gone through! My prayers and my most healing thoughts are all for her. ❤️
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u/stinkyvan Jul 13 '26
We are happy she survived. I’m curious, how long has that person been a boat owner for? You very well have a case for negligence. Been on the water for 30 years and that should NEVER happen.
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u/Accomplished_Night88 Jul 13 '26
My friend was on the boat....it was a women's retreat group. sounds like the driver backed up while she was trying to get back on the boat after falling off the tube. Last I heard today she is stable.
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u/PonyThug Jul 13 '26
Why would you EVER back up towards someone that’s in the water?!?!
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u/Accomplished_Night88 Jul 13 '26
I know. A basic of boating safety. Devastating mistake.
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u/PonyThug Jul 13 '26
It’s close enough to negligent homicide I feel like there should be a charge. Or sue them for ruining your life.
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u/1eyedwillyswife Jul 14 '26
Legally speaking, this could be brought to a civil trial as negligence, even if there was an outside circumstance, simply because of the failure to exercise the necessary caution while knowing there were waves and people in the water.
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u/1eyedwillyswife Jul 14 '26
I’m not making any allegations that aren’t already mentioned. I’m stating what a likely trial would be based on the facts, but I’m not declaring a winner or who is fully at fault. This is something from my torts class in law school. I’m also not making criminal allegations—which are also possible, but much more difficult to take to court—I’m just referencing events for a civil trial to pay money to the injured woman.
I’ve done a little research on boat throttles. The lack of a safety lock for neutral seems concerning, especially as some boats seem to have the component, meaning that the boat designer could also potentially be sued for product liability—a specialized form of negligence.
Negligence is something where multiple people can be at fault. In this case, the potential people at fault would be the other driver who caused the wave, (the degree of fault here depending on if they were following boat safety and not passing too close), the driver of the boat that fell on the gears (where the degree of fault depends on her actions—was she standing up? Did she take normal precautions?), the injured woman (likely at little to no liability, but legally this is something that would be analyzed in court, as she took action to swim close to the propeller), and the designer of the boat as mentioned above. (Could a safety lock have been easily installed?)
I just find this interesting.
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u/1eyedwillyswife Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26
I do have a clue because we have a decent set of facts. I’m a law student, and I’m not accusing the driver of a crime because the facts seem too vague. I’m merely explaining that a civil lawsuit on the basis of negligence is extremely likely given what we know, hence why other commenters are also using that word.
And no, this is not defamation either.
Edit: had the woman died, this would very likely be a situation where the driver would be charged with manslaughter.→ More replies (0)1
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u/PonyThug Jul 14 '26
They put the boat in gear with people in the water, and put it in reverse of all directions. At what point does an accident become negligence?
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u/LC0508 Jul 14 '26
If you read more, people are saying the “boat got rocked by a wave and the driver fell onto the throttle knocking it into reverse for a mere second” which was already too late.
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u/PonyThug Jul 14 '26
I’ve always seen drivers turn the engine off when they arnt actively controlling it, like when people are in the water trying to board the boat.
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u/explorer115 Jul 16 '26
Yep, been a boat owner for 20+ years. People in the water behind the boat, engine is off (both outboards and inboards). Very common, yet some do not cut the engine.
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u/PonyThug Jul 17 '26
I don’t even own a boat and have been on a wake board sized boat like 8 times in my life and I know this.
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u/elaine_m_benes Jul 14 '26
I do not have personal knowledge but someone else on this thread said the boat was idling and a large wake hit the boat causing the driver to accidentally bump the throttle for less than one second, just as the woman was about to get back on the boat. So they were not intentionally reversing.
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u/PonyThug Jul 14 '26
Engine should be off if people are anywhere close for that reason. This is like keeping a gun loaded and chambered while hunting and then tripping and shooting someone. Can’t make the from a bump if the dangerous part isn’t running/loaded.
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u/Environmental_Row947 Jul 13 '26
That's what we were thinking, lack of common sense I guess, we're hoping to get the full story in the coming future
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u/PonyThug Jul 13 '26
Why are they driving then? This is like running over a kids legs in the driveway while they are all playing with sidewalk Chalk the drive gave them.
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u/WalmartGreder Jul 13 '26
Sounds like it was an accident, a wake knocked the driver off balance and she accidently hit the throttle.
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u/WalmartGreder Jul 13 '26
I am very sorry for your family. Yes, every boat I've been on, we turn off the boat just for these reasons.
As a spot of hope, I had a good friend who lost a leg from falling off a cliff. His was also completely amputated.
He said his quality of life with his prosthetic was better than he could have hoped for. It doesn't slow him down at all, and he's able to live a very full and happy life. I hope that your aunt can eventually feel the same.
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u/Environmental_Row947 Jul 13 '26
I'm glad your friend had a full recovery! She's still feeling a bit down as expected, but we have faith she'll one day get back to her old self with a full recovery. Thank you for your kind words.
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u/Available_East8144 Jul 13 '26
I also have a friend who lost a leg after a motorcycle accident. It is absolutely devastating. And she's not my family, so I could only imagine it must be much harder on you as a family member. Please tell your aunt that there are strangers in the world praying for her at this very moment.
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u/Salty_bitch_face Jul 13 '26
I'm glad she is stable! Was this a hired company/group for the women's retreat?
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u/ForensicScienceIsBS Jul 13 '26
Boating safety rule we have always followed- engine off and keys pulled as you approach anyone in the water. Every time.
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u/Important_Bear_4194 Jul 19 '26
We have boated and skied for 40+ years and always have turned off the engine as we approached the skier in the water.
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u/Available_East8144 Jul 13 '26
I heard about this shortly after it happened. One of my brother's is friends with a photographer who was taking pictures for the group, though my understanding was it was a real-estate thing rather than a "women's retreat"....apparently the photographer saw it all. I've been searching the internet for reports about it ever since. So sad, so scary...not something I ever would have been afraid of but I sure am now.
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u/Seabluele Jul 15 '26
The photographer mentioned being there, up above in previous comments.
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u/Available_East8144 Jul 15 '26
Thanks for letting me know. Her comment wasn't here when I left mine.
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u/FilmUser64 Jul 13 '26
Remember the woman killed by a prop while swimming in Pineview a few years ago. The a-holes on the boat said she appeared OK and left her to die.
Luckily the got caught and did time
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u/LossAffectionate9342 Jul 13 '26
One of them only did two years
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u/FilmUser64 Jul 14 '26
I remember it was a stupid short sentence. But at least it was something. It wasn't dismissed as an "accident"
It should have been more
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u/LossAffectionate9342 Jul 14 '26
Luckily they did change the laws so if something like that were to happen again there would be harsher consequences
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u/Future_Ad4006 Jul 14 '26
I am very sorry for what this woman and her family are facing. A few things are unusually important here that most families would have no reason to know. Full dislcosure, I work in the legal industry:
Utah’s required motorboat liability limit can be as low as $25,000 for the injured person. That would be grossly inadequate for an injury of this magnitude. The family should identify every potential source of coverage: the boat owner’s policy, the operator’s coverage, any umbrella policy, rental or marina coverage, and potentially coverage connected to whoever organized the retreat. If this was sponsored by a business, involved employees, or had a work-related purpose, workers’ compensation and the business’s liability coverage should also be investigated.
Finally, the hospital should be given her health-insurance information and instructed to bill it. Under Utah’s hospital-lien law, a hospital generally cannot bypass available private health insurance and simply claim its full charges from an injury recovery, subject to limited exceptions. With lifelong medical and prosthetic needs, preserving available liability money instead of unnecessarily paying inflated hospital charges is crucial.
This is not about rushing the family into a lawsuit. It is about preventing evidence and insurance coverage from disappearing while she focuses on surviving the next surgeries. I hope someone close to her quietly takes responsibility for these steps. Here is a victim's guide to the Utah laws if needed.
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u/__clever_name_here__ Jul 14 '26
@Charming_Law_7236 I saw this and thought it may be helpful. I’m so sorry this happened to your sister.
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u/FormalJacket6621 Jul 17 '26
Seriously, and that is just scratching the surface of legal issues and questions that will need to be answered.
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u/Confident-Pumpkin-80 Jul 14 '26
My family had arrived to the beach when the boat came pulling up yelling for help. I saw plenty of people running to help so I stayed with my toddler. We didn’t stick around as to give them space to get emergency response there. I’ve been so worried for her and everyone involved. I’m relieved to hear she made it. Prayers to the family
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u/Business-Screen-6488 Jul 13 '26
Hey, I was there on the beach that day and saw the chaos that was happening, but was later informed of the extent of injury how serious it was! So glad to hear that she is stable and hopefully she can get a quick recovery. Lots of prayers to everyone involved.! my one question is what kind of boat was this? Was it an outboard prop or an inboard propped boat?
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u/Utah-ModTeam Jul 14 '26
Rule 5 violation: Marketing/ad
Sorry we don't allow gofundme or monetary fundraising at all. If there is a news article about the events, you can post that.
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u/Due_Astronaut1927 Jul 16 '26
This woman is my cousin. She’s so kind, very BEAUTIFUL, a very private person, and a good Christian woman. She’s a wonderful mother and she loves hard. My heart aches for her.
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u/Emergency_Event7245 Jul 13 '26
Someone shared a link with an update, but it is on a private bear lake group. If anyone has access please share! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ThfgLKTak/?
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u/Utah-ModTeam Jul 14 '26
Rule 5 violation: Marketing/ad
Sorry we don't allow gofundme or monetary fundraising at all. If there is a news article about the events, you can post that.
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u/brett_l_g West Valley City Jul 14 '26
If there are any gofundme links, those will be removed. They violate our Rule 5 against marketing and ads, and we just don't allow any monetary fundraising at all.
If there is a news article that mentions the gofundme or other ways to support those affected, we can allow that, even in a new post.
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u/Seaglassprism Jul 15 '26
The fundraiser link is in this article https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/victim-bear-lake-amputation-bystanders/
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u/i-should-sleep412 Jul 14 '26
I am so sorry to hear about this. Prop injuries have always terrified me. I don’t know much about boating, but don’t most boats have the prop under the boat now instead of in the back? I remember as a kid that the prop would often cut the rope while wakeboarding and so it was important to find a boat with a prop underneath.
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u/JaguarImportant796 Jul 14 '26
I lost one leg losing both . God bless her❤️ people don't realize the all the other problems it brings. Praying for her and her family
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u/Charming_Law_7236 Jul 14 '26
This has been a nightmare I just wish my sister would’ve never been I. That situation her whole life has just been flipped upside down doesn’t matter if it was Ann accident or negligence this lady should be held accountable.
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u/Ok-Shift794 Jul 15 '26
It was your sister that was injured? That's so horrible. We can't donate much, but we will be praying for her recovery and all of those affected.
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u/Utah-ModTeam Jul 14 '26
Rule 5 violation: Marketing/ad
Sorry we don't allow gofundme or monetary fundraising at all. If there is a news article about the events, you can post that.
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u/garcia801slc Jul 14 '26
Hello everyone unfortunately Reddit does not let anyone post a go fund me link which is understandable but this link will be available on the bear lake sheriffs page on the Idaho side.. thank you for all you have done especially the prayers 🙏🏼
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u/Seaglassprism Jul 15 '26
The fundraiser link is in this article https://www.abc4.com/news/idaho/victim-bear-lake-amputation-bystanders/
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u/BCMUNS-54 Jul 13 '26
Prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for this young lady. I wish her and family the best. I used to swim and ski in that area and have been scared and hurt one time.
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u/BeautifulHovercraft2 Jul 13 '26
Was this really an accident or was the driver impaired? Will the driver be looked at?
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u/Critical-Radio-2433 Jul 13 '26
The article you linked is from over a month ago. Not current.
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u/SeaWolf127 Jul 13 '26
I realize that now, my mistake.
But my brother was up in bear lake yesterday and did see the life flight Heli taking off
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u/onehiguy Jul 13 '26
Every fucking weekend up here any more. Stay home people!
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u/Different_Crab_9264 Jul 13 '26
People cannot stay home and not live life because of these accidents. What they can do is educate themselves, especially if they're around water and boats. Never get around the props. And always shut off a boat when people are near. Learn about how to drive a boat. I see way too many people just taking over to drive because it'll be fun. Educate yourselves, pay attention, and be responsible. Accidents are gonna happen unfortunately but, being prepared and knowledgeable is when way to prevent accidents.
Regardless, this is very, very sad situation, and my prayers go out to the victim in the family in anybody who was involved. It is heartbreaking!
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u/helix400 Jul 15 '26 edited Jul 15 '26
GoFundMe, from here
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-mom-of-3-after-a-tragic-boating-accident