US EditionViral video of boater confrontation in Florida river sparks police investigation
- A video went viral showing a charter captain harassing Gage Towles, a 22-year-old fisherman, near Punta Gorda on April 1.
- The incident began before dawn when Captain Brock Horner questioned Towles about his boat's lights near the US-41 bridge.
- Horner accused Towles of not using his safety lights, escalating into a profanity-filled, nearly five-minute exchange, where Horner approached Towles' boat.
- Horner declared himself the best charter captain, then boarded Towles' boat; the video gained over 8.5 million views.
- Multiple agencies, including the Punta Gorda Police, FWC, and US Coast Guard, are investigating the incident, which may impact Horner's credentials.
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Viral video shows Florida charter captain arguing with boater; police investigating
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A viral video showing a fight between two Florida boaters has sparked both a police investigation and strong reactions from people online. The Punta Gorda Police Department said Thursday a police report had been filed, and officers were investigating the incident, which happened under the Barron Collier Bridge in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 1. Who is Brock Horner? Angry Florida charter captain confronts boater …
Boaters Get Into Wild, Heated Confrontation On Florida Waters, Cops Investigating
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