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[-] MissJinx@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago

Why was he arreated? is it agains the law to walk over water in florida?

[-] Etterra@lemmy.world 49 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Probably for operating an unregistered watercraft or not having a transponder. The kind of things maritime law requires for stuff like not getting shot be some idiot, not being IDed as a naval mine by the Navy, search & rescue, not hitting other ships, customs and border enforcement, etc, compelling border compliance, etc. There's a surprising amount of rules for doing stuff in the ocean.

Edit: apparently the vessel isn't technically seaworthy, there was a hurricane evacuation notice in the area, and he also threatened to kill himself and claimed to have a bomb. All of these things are usually guaranteed to piss off the government to varying degrees.

[-] MissJinx@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

It does male sense! I'm not very familiar with maritime laws but it seems fair. thanks!! :)

[-] CurlyMoustache@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I recommend maritime lawyer Chareth Cutestory. He's well versed in maritime law

[-] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Sounds like he was evacuating...

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