Supraja Alaparthi’s family killed in Florida parasailing tragedy filed proceedings

A family member of an Illinois mother who was killed in a horrific parasailing accident in the Florida Keys filed a wrongful death litigation For boat operators According to their lawyer.

Supraja Alaparthi, 33, was parasailing with her little son and nephew on the anniversary of a sudden strong wind. Threatened to drag the boat It was towing them.

Eight of their relatives were in the ship when they flew over them.

Captain Daniel Couch, 49, Choose to cut the toe line, He wanted to be able to save Illinois tourists after they got off.

However, Parasail dragged the victim nearly two miles at high speed along the choppy surface of the water surface before hitting the bridge.

Alaparthi died in shock while her nephew, 9-year-old Vishant Sadda, was seriously injured.

Her son, Shriakshith Alaparthi, 10, suffers minor injuries and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorders.

Attorney Michael Haggard said the family Worried about the desolate conditions before the excursion, he suggested that the trip be postponed for a day. However, Haggard said the operators assured them that it was safe.

They have accused the company of failing to properly train its staff and operating in dangerous weather.

Parasailing pioneer Mark McCulloh, 66, Told the Miami Herald When the couch violates the “golden rule” when cutting the line — it has potentially fatal consequences.

“He shouldn’t have done that,” McCulloch said. “That is the golden rule. Do not cut the line.”