A boat crash on the Caloosahatchee River claimed the lives of three individuals, leaving one survivor hospitalized, as friends and family mourn their loss. Trenton Zamniak, who was on the water with friends moments after the boat flipped, said, “The boat nosed up about 90 degrees and slips right over back.”Zamniak and his friends quickly turned around to offer assistance.”We turned around and went to render aid, and we saw that there was a male in the water had… just bobbing,” he said.The man was unconscious, and Zamniak began administering CPR.”He was spitting up a lot of salt water, not really breathing. We were just waiting for law enforcement to give us the next steps,” he said.Brenna Millet, Rebecca King and Neal Kirby were all on the boat and rushed to the hospital. One person, 60-year-old Craig Millett, was missing after the crash. Dive crews searched through the night and found him dead near the crash site the following morning. Family Initiative noted that Craig and Brenna Millett were donors and described them as “amazing people.”FWC indicated that wind might have played a role in the crash, affecting visibility and steering. Johnson said, “We always recommend that before getting under the water, you check those weather reports and have a plan of action.”Zamniak expressed gratitude for being able to assist, saying, “We were just happy we were in the right place at the right time where we could help someone out when they needed.”The FWC continues to investigate the cause of the crash.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
A boat crash on the Caloosahatchee River claimed the lives of three individuals, leaving one survivor hospitalized, as friends and family mourn their loss.
Trenton Zamniak, who was on the water with friends moments after the boat flipped, said, “The boat nosed up about 90 degrees and slips right over back.”
Zamniak and his friends quickly turned around to offer assistance.
“We turned around and went to render aid, and we saw that there was a male in the water had… just bobbing,” he said.
The man was unconscious, and Zamniak began administering CPR.
“He was spitting up a lot of salt water, not really breathing. We were just waiting for law enforcement to give us the next steps,” he said.
Brenna Millet, Rebecca King and Neal Kirby were all on the boat and rushed to the hospital.
One person, 60-year-old Craig Millett, was missing after the crash. Dive crews searched through the night and found him dead near the crash site the following morning.
Family Initiative noted that Craig and Brenna Millett were donors and described them as “amazing people.”
FWC indicated that wind might have played a role in the crash, affecting visibility and steering. Johnson said, “We always recommend that before getting under the water, you check those weather reports and have a plan of action.”
Zamniak expressed gratitude for being able to assist, saying, “We were just happy we were in the right place at the right time where we could help someone out when they needed.”
The FWC continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.