Jail for the captain responsible for the death of 34 people!!
The captain of a dive boat that caught fire off the coast of Southern California in 2019 has been sentenced to four years in prison.
The 70-year-old was found guilty of neglecting his responsibilities, leading to the tragic deaths of 34 people.
The fire happened while the boat, named Conception, was anchored near Santa Cruz Island.
The captain and four crew members survived, but 33 passengers and one crew member died.
Two Singaporeans aged 26 and 46 were among the victims, said the officials.
Despite the captain’s age and health issues, the judge decided on the sentence after hearing emotional testimonies from the victims’ families.
The captain expressed deep regret for his actions, admitting his failure and apologizing for the tragedy.