“There were so many opportunities for them to stop this from happening but yet, there’s failure, after failure, after failure,” Echarte said.
Captain Couch, who faced charges of manslaughter and multiple boating violations. pleaded not guilty in September.
The arrest warrant also mentioned that the family members on the parasail vessel had pleaded for the captain’s help. Still, he failed to maneuver the vessel under the bridge to offer assistance.
Couch pleaded not guilty in September.
The public defender’s office representing Couch declined to comment on the ongoing case.
Alaparthi talked about the devastating impact the incident has had on the family, particularly on Supraja’s son and nephew. The children were injured. And they witnessed the tragedy.
He is determined to keep his wife’s memories alive. And believes that this legal action will bring about much-needed change within the parasailing industry.
