In a place where boating is one of the most popular pastimes with residents and visitors, it’s not surprising the boat crash on the Caloosahatchee River near Cape Coral on Nov. 29 has touched a nerve with the boating community.

Soon after the crash occurred, people started posting comments on social media, including people who were nearby when the crash happened. Some shared videos and a lot of prayer emojis.

The Latest News: Here is the latest version of the story, including more details on who died (names).

Today (Nov. 30) dive teams representing different law enforcements agencies completed a recovery operation locating one of the missing boaters. Four people were on the boat that flipped in the air and was left upside down in the river across from the Cape Coral Yacht Club, resulting in three deaths.

There has been no word on the condition of two of the people on the boat who were taken to the hospital. Officials have not release names or ages or where the boaters are from.

Here is what people are saying on social media platforms:

Erin Shaw Harrel said in the SWFL Boaters Facebook group: This is not a time for judgment, advice, or negativity — it will not be tolerated. Any such comments will result in immediate removal. This is a moment for compassion, unity, and respect.

A heartfelt thank you to the Dos Santos family, first responders, and all who were on scene so quickly. Your courage and care made a difference.

We continue to pray for healing and a full recovery for the remaining injured member.

Hold your loved ones close, and let’s keep our waters — and our community — filled with kindness.

— SWFL Boaters Family

Cape Coral boat crash: Social media reaction

Debbie Flann Keighley said in the SWFL Boaters Facebook group: So very sorry and many prayers for all involved

Sandy Yohe Guffey said on Facebook: The river is very dangerous boating on the weekend. We are avid boaters, on the water at least 3 days a week, traveled the river last sat to ft myers beach and there was very little boater courtesy. Our boat is a 26ft with a 300p and get washed out at times, many boats just fly by and no consideration for wakes or you. MM is the worse are with huge wakes from all the boats. Most areas are max speed 25 but very rarely you see anyone going 25. The river needs to be patrolled to prevent these accidents and mandate boaters course for all boaters. Its season so many snowbirds have no clue but just go. Prayers for all involved. Please be safe out there

Jeanne Sweeney said on Facebook: Praying  I was with my family boating yesterday and there were some boats going really fast. So sad! Praying for everyone involved and their families.

Deborah Zeis said on Facebook: The water ways aren’t even safe on holidays!!!

Alex L. Flor said on Facebook: Thoughts and prayers to anyone hurt. This is the one reason I stay off the water on holiday weekends. Especially now through Easter. Need a little more LE on the waterways to keep order.

Carol Madden said on Facebook: There will be a lot of heartbreak for the loved ones of those involved. Prayers to all this is so sad

Linda McNall said on Facebook: Very tough out there and windy yesterday

Tim Connell asked on Facebook: How did the boat flip over?

Nicole Deffenbaugh said on Facebook: We passed this last night… Couldn’t pass for an extended period of time to return our boat rental.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Florida boat crash in Cape Coral has people talking on social media