A tragedy struck this couple while vacationing in Florida that claimed the life of a young and beautiful woman. The couple was in a small boat when a rogue wave hit them and the woman was knocked off. Reports suggest, her boyfriend jumped in after her to save her but unfortunately it was too late and he swam her to the shore as she hit her head. Lindsey Partridge was shifted to the hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly.
Boyfriend Tried To Save Woman Who Died After A Rogue Wave Hit Her While Vacationing In Florida
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On 27th March 2022
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Friends and family are mourning the loss of a beautiful woman Lindsey Pstridge who lost her life in a tragic accident after getting knocked off from a boat while on a trip with her boyfriend in Florida.
According to BocaNewsNow, Jacob Smith, Partridge's 24-year-old boyfriend, was on the boat with her when Lindsey lost her balance and fell into the water. Jacob tried to save her after she fell.
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"He turned the boat around and couldn't get to her as fast as he wanted, so he jumped in afterward and swam her to shore and she hit her head. She had a fatal injury in the back of her head," mom Jessie told Boston25 News of Lindsey's boyfriend attempting to save her.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told BocaNewsNow in a statement that: "(The Open Motorboat) was traveling offshore approximately one quarter mile northeast of the Boca Inlet and 150 yards off-shore with two occupants on board. While the vessel was traveling north, a wave washed over the vessel."
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"The victim (Lindsey Partridge) fell overboard and the occupant (Jacob Smith) attempted to maneuver the vessel to pick her up," the statement continued. "The victim was brought to shore by the lifeguards at Boca Beach Club and was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased."
According to Boca Post, at the time of the incident, there was a small craft advisory in effect in the area due to extreme weather.
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"Any boat smaller than 30 feet shouldn't be out there and she rented a 23-foot boat," dad Donald told Boston25 News. "It's not her first time. She's familiar with boats, she knows boats a little bit, but they went out and a big wave hit him and I guess she was thrown from the boat."
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"We're crying a lot over crying in huddles," added Jessie.
A page description on GoFundMe has been set up by the family that describes Lindsey as: "We all loved Lindsey she was a kind, happy, fun spirited girl who brightened every room she walked into. Our family is devastated and she will be missed forever. If you can and would like to help during this time your generosity is appreciated!"
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