![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/boy-3-falls-off-boat-and-dies-after-being-struck-by-propeller-on-family-trip/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/3_PAY-Newsflash-WalterGreer-02.jpg&description=Walter Enslin Greer, from Salt Lake City, fell from a boat where he was with his family and died as he was hit by the propeller at the Echo State Park Reservoir in Utah A three-year-old boy has died after he fell off a boat and was caught up in its propeller. Walter Enslin Greer, from Salt Lake City, died at the Echo State Park Reservoir in Utah on the afternoon of Sunday, August 13, shortly before 5pm. The young boy was in the boat with his family when he fell into the water and was hit by the propeller. Local officials confirmed that the toddler was declared dead at the scene and said he had been wearing a life jacket at the time. The boy's family said in a statement: "We are devastated to be saying goodbye to our darling Walter so unexpectedly. Walter was an absolute joy who loved Spiderman, trains, trucks and his red boots. We are so blessed to have Walter as a forever part of our family. He is so loved and we hold his memory close until we meet again." For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US The Utah State Parks Division said in a statement: "Walter Greer, a three-year-old from Salt Lake City, was riding a boat with family members when he fell from the vessel. After falling in, Greer was then struck by the propeller at the rear of the boat. "Utah State Parks law enforcement rangers responded to the area and recovered Greer from the water, but he had already passed away. He was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. "Along with Utah State Parks, responding agencies include the Utah State Bureau of Investigation, Summit County Sheriff's Office, Utah Highway Patrol, North Summit Flyer District, University of Utah Health AirMed, and Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. "This incident remains under investigation at this time. The Utah Division of State Parks extends our condolences to the family and to all those grieving at this difficult time." A GoFundMe campaign was set up to raise funds to cover the){kind=link}
Walter Enslin Greer, from Salt Lake City, fell from a boat where he was with his family and died as he was hit by the propeller at the Echo State Park Reservoir in Utah
A three-year-old boy has died after he fell off a boat and was caught up in its propeller.
Walter Enslin Greer, from Salt Lake City, died at the Echo State Park Reservoir in Utah on the afternoon of Sunday, August 13, shortly before 5pm.
The young boy was in the boat with his family when he fell into the water and was hit by the propeller. Local officials confirmed that the toddler was declared dead at the scene and said he had been wearing a life jacket at the time.
The boy’s family said in a statement: “We are devastated to be saying goodbye to our darling Walter so unexpectedly. Walter was an absolute joy who loved Spiderman, trains, trucks and his red boots. We are so blessed to have Walter as a forever part of our family. He is so loved and we hold his memory close until we meet again.”