ABC News: U.S.: Capsized NY Boat Victim's Mom: Thought Cabin Safe

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Capsized NY Boat Victim's Mom: Thought Cabin Safe Jul 13th 2012, 14:09 The mother of one of three children who died inside the cabin of a capsized yacht says she believed that was the safest place for her daughter. Lisa Gaines fought back tears as she appeared Friday on NBC's "Today" show with her husband, Paul, and their lawyer. AP This image made from video and provided by... View Full Caption This image made from video and provided by News 12 Long Island shows the Kandi Won from the air on Oyster Bay, off the shore of New York's Long Island, Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The yacht that capsized and sank on July 4, killing three children, has been lifted from the bottom of the bay and will be brought to shore. (AP Photo/News 12 Long Island) MANDATORY CREDIT Close The Fourth of July tragedy near Oyster Bay, Long Island, claimed the lives of their 7-year-old daughter, Victoria; a 12-year-old boy; and an 11-year-old girl. Seventeen adults and 10 children were onboard. Gaines says Victoria and the boy who died were the only passengers she saw wearing life jackets. She doesn't know whether the boat had lifejackets for everyone. She credited her 12-year-old son with saving her life. After the boat capsized, he grabbed her and helped her swim to a floating chair.

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