A West Palm Beach boat captain who survived a boat explosion is turning to WPTV for help to share his push for more lifesaving safety requirements — fuel vapor detectors.
Boat explosion survivor calls for new safety legislation
This comes as Florida tops the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
Among the tragic incidents contributing to this grim record are boat explosions caused by ignition of fuel vapor, which caused 7 accidents last year with one fatality.
WPTV’s Joel Lopez delves into the causes behind these devastating explosions and highlights the inspiring story of a survivor who is turning his near-death experience into a push for safety changes at the state level…