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Teen Heroically Stops Runaway Boat on Lake Winnipesaukee.

17-year-old Brady Procon leapt from a jet ski to halt an unmanned boat after its operator was thrown overboard during a sailing lesson.

In a still frame from video provided by Rich Bono, an empty runaway boat speeds in circles, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, on Lake Winnipesaukee's Smith Cove, off Gilford, N.H. The empty runaway boat was brought safely to a stop by a teenager who jumped aboard from a personal watercraft. (Rich Bono via AP)
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A boat was zooming uncontrolled around Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire after the driver was knocked out of the boat unexpectedly.

Overview

  • Brady Procon, 17, sprang into action after hearing about the out-of-control boat from his father.
  • The boat's operator, a sailing instructor, was thrown overboard when a student's sailboat tipped over, hitting the throttle.
  • Procon and his neighbor used a jet ski to approach the spinning boat, allowing Procon to jump aboard and stop it.
  • No injuries or property damage were reported, thanks to Procon's quick intervention.
  • Procon is set to join the U.S. Navy in the fall, further showcasing his bravery and quick thinking.