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Jacob Smith, Partridge’s 24-year-old boyfriend, was on the boat with her when she fell into the water and tried to save her after she had gone overboard,BocaNewsNowreports.
“He turned the boat around and couldn’t get to her as fast as he wanted, so he jumped in afterward and swam her to shore and she hit her head. She had a fatal injury in the back of her head,” mom Jessie toldBoston25 Newsof Lindsey’s boyfriend attempting to save her.
“(The Open Motorboat) was traveling offshore approximately one quarter mile northeast of the Boca Inlet and 150 yards off-shore with two occupants on board. While the vessel was traveling north, a wave washed over the vessel,” The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission toldBocaNewsNowin a statement on Tuesday.
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At the time, a small craft advisory was in effect in the area due to adverse weather, perBoca Post.
PEOPLE’s requests for comment from the Boca Beach Club, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Bacon Raton Fire Rescue were not immediately returned.
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“Any boat smaller than 30 feet shouldn’t be out there and she rented a 23-foot boat,” dad Donald told Boston25 News. “It’s not her first time. She’s familiar with boats, she knows boats a little bit, but they went out and a big wave hit him and I guess she was thrown from the boat.”
“We’re crying a lot over crying in huddles,” added Jessie.
“We all loved Lindsey she was a kind, happy, fun spirited girl who brightened every room she walked into. Our family is devastated and she will be missed forever,” read a description on aGoFundMeset up for the family. “If you can and would like to help during this time your generosity is appreciated!”
source: people.com
