[RightWhale]

They should have been wearing them. I wonder if those who died were injured or got trapped under the boat.

[milford421]

I agree they should have been wearing them.

The second part of your statement is disturbing to think about. This is really sad.

[TXnMA]

They should have been wearing them [life jackets]. I wonder if those who died were injured or got trapped under the boat.

Although it is not obvious from the pictures posted here, in Repy # 16, the boat is described thusly: "The 40-foot, glass-enclosed Ethan Allen".

If the glass enclosure was in place, in could have been quite difficult to exit the capsized vessel -- even (especially) if wearing a life preserver.

Prayers for all those involved -- and their families...