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Ep. 16 Submerged : What We Know About the Augusta Mower Tragedy
We had another Post-Incident Review prepared for Wednesday, but we’re saving that episode for a later release so we can address a newly reported fatal accident in Augusta, Georgia.
On September 12, 2026, 67-year-old Robert Duncan died after the mower he was operating overturned into the Augusta Canal and trapped him underwater. With the investigation still ongoing, we separate the confirmed facts from what remains unknown.
Then we examine the hazards of mowing near water and embankments, including slope assessment, equipment selection, rollover protection, seat-belt use, exclusion zones…
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