Travis Whiteman
Travis Whiteman is a skipper who recently made headlines after being fined for reversing his boat into two swimmers while under the influence of alcohol. During a day out with friends, Whiteman consumed a significant amount of alcohol and failed to see the two women swimming behind his boat, resulting in serious injuries from the propeller. He was found guilty of negligence and was fined $3,600 for each of the two charges, as well as ordered to pay reparations to the victims. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations regarding alcohol consumption for boat operators in New Zealand.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 2.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 8,611 | $210,000 | 375$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 8,611 | $210,000 | 375$ |
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Travis Whiteman was fined for reversing his boat into swimmers while under the influence of alcohol.
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New Zealand:
Travis Whiteman was fined for reversing his boat into two swimmers while under the influence of alcohol.
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