A dramatic incident unfolded at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout when a boat traveling at approximately 200 miles per hour (321 km/h) lost control, lifted off the water, flipped backward, and crashed back into the lake. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that one individual sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. The event has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention.
The footage shows the boat speeding across the lake before suddenly lifting into the air, flipping backward, and crashing back into the water. Video attached to the post shows the boat speeding down the lake before suddenly lifting into the air and flipping backward. It then lands in the water and bounces twice. The crash occurred during the first day of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
The 45-year-old driver of the boat was seriously injured, according to a post by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The 39-year-old throttleman was not hurt.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the boat, named “Dirty Duck,” got some air time while travelling at 200 miles per hour during the 38th annual boat race for charity, reported ABC17 .
