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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jan 9, 2021, 11:06 PM Jan 2021

Two years after duck boat disaster, new 'unsinkable' water tours planned in Branson

More than two years after a Branson duck boat sank and killed 17 people, a new company plans to bring a similar amphibious attraction back to the tourist town.

Branson Duck Tours LLC hopes to open late this spring.

The business venture is already drawing concern from some on social media who call the move disrespectful and the timing too soon after so many people drowned in Table Rock Lake. Others, however, have posted their excitement that Branson will again have the land and water tours that were a popular activity for decades.

Jaredan Braal, who with co-owner Richard Corby plan to open Branson Duck Tours, said “we’re heartbroken about the loss of life.” Their goal, Braal said, is to bring a “safe, wholesome family activity” back to the Branson area.

Read more: https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article248367550.html

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Two years after duck boat disaster, new 'unsinkable' water tours planned in Branson (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 2021 OP
Now tourists can enjoy a Covid super-spreader boat ride turtleblossom Jan 2021 #1
No thanks Ziggysmom Jan 2021 #2
Unsinkable, eh? Reminds me of another boat. yonder Jan 2021 #3
Unsinkable like the Titanic? Olafjoy Jan 2021 #4
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