I agree: That was a sound post from you. I did hear on the news tonight (local) that some of the benches were anchored and some were not. I would think that if the passengers were all seniors that their reflexes would be somewhat diminished and this certainly was a contributing factor. My thoughts and prayers are also with the captain of the boat. The Warren County Sheriff was quoted as saying initial investigation shows no culpability or negligence on the captain's part. He is a retired NYS trooper who is reportedly devastated.
Just returned from NC to learn my 90 year old aunt was on the boat and did not survive. Many were seniors from Bedford Township (Temperance) Michigan.