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Senator Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Duck Boats After Accident

Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill announced Tuesday that she wants to enshrine into law federal recommendations to improve duck boat safety such as getting rid of canopies that can trap passengers if the vehicles sink, a move that comes after …

Duck Boat Maker in Seattle Crash to Pay up to $1M in Fines

The Missouri company that manufactured a duck boat involved in a deadly crash in Seattle last year has agreed to pay up to $1 million in civil penalties under a consent order, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Tuesday. …

After Death, Boston Duck Tour Boats Will Have 2 Staffers

A Massachusetts company that operates duck boat tours said Monday it would separate the responsibilities of driver and tour guide, a decision that follows the death of a young woman who was struck by one of the popular amphibious sightseeing …