I hate to be the one that posts this but my friends from APBA just sent me a message

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

There has been an Offshore accident in Point Pleasant New Jersey with a fatality..please send love and prayers! this is heartbreaking!
https://patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/1-killed-2-severely-hurt-point-pleasant-beach-boat-race-reports

[rock]

Tough thing to hear. Prayers to all involved.

Rock

[lightspeed]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/347049-fatality-opa-point-pleasant-beach-race-leads-cancellation.html

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

Thank You for posting the update...I see Tim was there too. This is just so sad.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/347049-fatality-opa-point-pleasant-beach-race-leads-cancellation.html

[Bodhi]

Very unfortunate news, my condolences to the families

[Scream And Fly]

Horrible news :(. Tragedies like this always remind me how all the fun we have can sometimes mask how dangerous this sport really is. :(

This image is from the scene:

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[Hot Shot Merc]

Heart breaking. Sad to read this :(

[Phil's other half...Sue.]

Thanks guys... I didn't want to post his name or the others until all were notified. Yes Greg your so right. David leaves behind 3 children and a wife. My love and prayers are with all of them ❤️

[W2F a V-King]

Condolences and prayers for the family and friends....no words can really help, save for the fact that it lets them know their are like minded folks praying for them....

[Kevin_From_NJ]

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[vnemous]

Kev and I were out in my boat taking photos. Nice day turned tragic. RIP Dave Raabe.

[Trimmed Out15]

So sad to see and hear. Condolences to the family. Has anyone heard any updates on the gentleman that was in intensive care?

[goneby]

Tim Sharkey on OSO said he should be ok