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17 people died in the accident, the 9 from the coleman families, nine of her relatives. the only other surviving member of the family was her 13-year-old nephew. tia lost her husband and all three of her children. the members of the family who died in this accident ranged are from one years old to 76 years old. tia talking about how she survived. thanking good. thank whag she described as good samaritans and angels. heart breakingly describing each member of the family who passed away and what s...

Floating pup. i dont know if i was coming through a window or if somebody did remove the roof. i have no idea. >> tia thank you for we know this is difficult. we talked to other companies around. do you think duck boat companies should take their boats back on the water? >> thats something im just not at liberty to say. i have no idea. >> based on what you your family went through. >> based on what we went through i never want to be on any boat again in my life, anybodys boat. >> we are hearing ...

Sensitive and considerate. considering what the family is going through. >> im tia controlman. t.i.a., c.o.l.e.m.a.n. i just want to thank everyone for coming to hear my story. and how i survived. i want to thank the hospital for taking such good care of me. for me and my family. theyve been here. and anything we wanted or needed theyve been able to provide that. i want to give a special shout out to my pastor for driving down from indianapolis to be

About the life jackets which has been one of the big questions. all of the boats are equipped with life jackets required by the coast guard. but mrs. coleman did say there the captain told them very specifically, you dont need to worry. you wont need to grab them. so what more do we know about the life jackets and other security measures ignored possibly? >> well, as tia explained as they bordered the ride the duck boat the crew members told them there are three sizes of life jackets they are ab...

This is a popular tourist destination in the middle of the ozarks. tia speaking to our affiliate gave more color to the struggle she experienced as the vehicle started taking on water. take a listen. >> i couldnt see anybody. i couldnt hear anything. i couldnt hear screams. it felt like i was out on my own. i was yelling. screaming. finally i said, lord, just let me die. let me die. i said i cant -- i cant keep drowning. >> i thank everyone for your concerns and for taking the time out. >> there...

This morning about what happened onboard as the weather conditions worsened. >> and when that wave swept over the last thing i heard my sister in law yell was grab the baby. i said jesus please keep me so i can get to my children opinion. and i was swimming as fast as i could. i couldnt reach pfrp -- i could not reach the life jackets. >> tia controlman and her 13-year-old nephew were the only members of the family to survive. there were 11. in all 17 people killed. kaylee hartung has been cover...

And that is why we are meeting with you this afternoon. tia will say a few words and then take a few questions. we will not be able to address any legal or technical issues. again, we are deeply thankful for your concern and for the support that the public has offered. there is currently a gofundme page at official -- i apologize -- at only official duck boat survivors and all the funds raised there will go to support tia and her family. we have experienced a loss no family should have to endure...