A man in Louisiana was killed in a freak accident with his boat’s propeller after he was thrown from the boat Sunday evening, officials said.

The boater was remembered as “the most skilled fisherman and never gave up his secret fishing spots,” according to an online obituary.

Kill switch lanyards are required for boats under 26 feet with hand tiller outboard motors over 10 horsepower. Harrison’s boat met those requirements. Officials said his 16-foot boat had a 40 ...

Kill switch lanyards are required for boats under 26 feet with hand tiller outboard motors over 10 horsepower. Harrison’s boat met those requirements. Officials said his 16-foot boat had a 40 ...