Family of 2 boaters found dead in Charlotte Harbor searches for answers

Author: WINK NEWS
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- A family is heartbroken after an uncle and nephew were found dead in Charlotte Harbor waters this weekend.

Their boat was seen going around in circles with nobody on board, that’s when a nearby boater called 911.

Not long after the call, the bodies of 65-year-old Harold Goodwin and 29-year-old Richard Goodwin Jr. were found in the water.

WINK News talked to family members who say they just want to know exactly what happened.

“Shock, disbelief… How did this happen? What kind of responsibility is there? You know, was somebody else involved? My son’s been around boats all his life,” said Richard Goodwin Sr.

FWC says the investigation is still ongoing. They’re inspecting the boat now, trying to get more answers.

In the meantime, the family is planning a memorial service for this Thursday.

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