| Port Says No Fault In Accident That Severed Tourist’s Leg |
| Tue, October 4, 2011 |
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Two weeks after a water taxi ran over two tourists snorkeling in waters off San Pedro, the Belize Port Authority has released its findings today about the unfortunate accident which left a tourist maimed.
According to the Port's findings, "the snorkelers were inadvertently swimming in an area, where vessels navigate, and the choppy seas at the time of the incident reduced visibility".
The release says that the Port Authority is working along with the BTB, and the San Pedro Town Council to improve safety and discuss measures aimed at preventing future accidents.
On Friday, September 16th, US citizens Rob and Dana Leonard were snorkeling at the south end of San Pedro, just off the Caribe Island resort pier, when a 38 foot water taxi, the MV My, captained by Anthony Everett ran over the couple. Rob Leonard's leg was severed by one of the boat's propellers, and his wife was slightly injured.
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