The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that charges are “imminent” against teens who threw piles of trash from a boat off the coast of Boca Raton during a spring break-like event.
Since a YouTube video of two teenagers dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean during Sunday’s Boca Bash went viral, the FWC has been the lead investigating agency, working with the Palm Beach County State’s Attorney’s Office. A spokesperson said.
One person on the boat apologized, but his classmates ignored it with a flippant response. local 10 I asked him about the incident.
“Trash is generated everywhere in the world,” an anonymous classmate told the news outlet. “We’re terrorizing 15-year-old kids because of our trash. Yes, we know they’re stupid, but at the same time we all realize that Florida is full of trash.” Have to.”
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Boca Bash partygoers have been seen throwing away trash. (Wavey Boat LLC)
Another teenager, one of about 12 people on the boat, said he was in the front and didn’t see what was happening in the back, Local 10 reported. , says he “completely disagrees” with their actions.
“It wasn’t his choice, but it happened,” he said. “I have a little bit of regret for him, but he made a really bad decision and I think he deserves whatever happened.”
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At Wednesday’s commission meeting, FWC Col. Brian Smith said the FWC “wants to send a message” that the nation will not tolerate this type of behavior, the report reported. palm beach post.
He asked everyone involved to perform at least 500 hours of community service, local newspapers reported.
A trail of trash remains behind a boat after Boka Bash participants dumped their trash cans into the Atlantic Ocean. (Wavey Boat LLC)
Watch: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Video Statement
Florida’s anti-litter law can result in a wide range of penalties, including fines, fines, and jail time.
As of Friday morning, no final decision had been made and the suspect’s name had not been released.
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The Palm Beach County State’s Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment or an update on the case.
The incident itself was captured on video by YouTuber Wavy Boats LLC.
This was a freeze frame of a YouTube video of Boca Bash attendees before they dumped their trash into the water. (Wavey Boat LLC)
Boca Bash party participants wave at a drone camera after dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean. (Wavey Boat LLC)
A group of teenagers jumps from Lake Boca into the Atlantic Ocean. south florida In the video, he is shown visiting the iconic Boca Raton Bay and throwing empty bottles and boxes of trash into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving behind a trail of trash.
Drone footage from the front of the boat shows young people laughing and waving.
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“This has become a global story,” FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto told the committee Wednesday, according to the report. palm beach post. “Over the weekend, my phone broke. Hopefully, it’s a big learning moment for all of them.”
