‘Duck Boats Are Death Traps.’ Deadly Missouri Incident Reignites Safety Fears

Jul 21, 2018, 12:25 PM

The fatal Missouri duck boat incident that left 17 people dead is the latest to fuel questions about whether the popular tourist attractions are safe.

Officials said they still don’t know whether boat operators had checked storm warnings and whether passengers were wearing life vests when a boat capsized during a heavy storm Thursday that hit Branson, Missouri.