Three years after a tragic parasailing accident in the Florida Keys that claimed the life of a young mother, the boat captain involved faces federal “seaman’s manslaughter” charges in addition to pending state-level charges.

An initial investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revealed that Daniel Gavin Couch, the captain of the commercial parasailing vessel involved in the Memorial Day 2022 crash, cut the tow line to prevent the boat from being dragged by sudden, strong winds.

The victims’ parasail collided with the old Seven Mile Bridge, sending the family into the water. The impact claimed the life of 33-year-old Supraja Alaparthi and seriously injured her 10-year-old son and 7-year-old nephew.

The family was visiting Florida from Illinois when the crash

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