A tragic incident at a summer camp in Florida left 11-year-old Catherine Viteri permanently scarred after a counselor ran her over with a boat propeller while she was swimming. The incident occurred at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club in Miami, where Catherine was attending camp. The counselor, Myles Carter Holt, allegedly lost track of the campers and ran over Catherine with the motorboat, causing severe injuries to her leg.
The lawsuit filed by Catherine’s parents seeks damages of $10 million from Holt and the sailing club. The complaint alleges that Holt was negligent in operating the boat and collided with Catherine during a swimming activity. The lack of supervision by other camp counselors, Aden Weinberg and Sara Ortiz Vey, is also highlighted in the lawsuit.
The impact of the incident on Catherine’s life is described as devastating, with lasting physical and emotional effects. The negligence of the counselor and lack of supervision by the camp staff have raised concerns about safety protocols at the camp.
The Coconut Grove Sailing Club has not responded to requests for comment on the incident.
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