Michigan girl, 11, died in boating accident while participating in group activity at Christian camp

2 years ago

Michigan news, US news.

A Michigan girl tragically died in a boating accident on Lake Michindoh while participating at a Christian camp with her pals.

The victim and 13 other passengers were riding a banana-boat pulled by a speedboat, authorities said.

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    “The man operating the boat immediately jumped into the water to help the child” but “she succumbed to her injuries” and was declared dead at a nearby hospital.

    Investigators said that all passengers of the boat were wearing life jackets and helmets and the operator was a certificated boater. Alcohol and drugs were not involved in the tragic crash.