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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 she would say to them now. and also saying she never wants to be on another boat again as long as she...

Floating pup. i don't 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? >> that's something i'm 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, anybody's boat. >> we are hearing some about your family. snp inaudible question ]. >> i want them remembered how they were. i los...

Sensitive and considerate. considering what the family is going through. >> i'm 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. they've been here. and anything we wanted or needed they've 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 don't need to worry. you won't 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 above your head don't worry about them you won't need them. as she also said when swells began comin...

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 couldn't see anybody. i couldn't hear anything. i couldn't 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 can't -- i can't keep drowning. >> i thank everyone for your concerns and for taking the time out. >> there but tia coleman is about to speak at the hospital. that's not her but let's listen. >> this ha...