Another Day, Another 'Tragic Boating Accident' — Thanks, Patriarchy

Oh, fantastic. Just what we needed on a Sunday afternoon — a tragic boating accident that claims the life of an 18-year-old girl. Zeina Mahafzah from Wayne, New Jersey, was trying to board a boat from a raft when she was struck by the vessel's propeller and fatally injured. Because, you know, nothing says 'family fun' like a high-speed spin in the danger-mobile.

New Jersey State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. off Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars, about an hour from Atlantic City. Because apparently, even the ocean isn't safe from the recklessness of humanity.

While authorities were tight-lipped about the details, NBC10 Philadelphia spilled the tea: the boat was allegedly driven by her father. Multiple others were traumatized and later evaluated by EMS. Because who needs therapy when you can have a day out on the water, right?

Thoughts and Prayers™ — The Ultimate Cop-Out

Harvey Cedars Police Department took to X on Sunday evening to share their Thoughts and Prayers™, stating they were investigating the accident with New Jersey State Police. "Keep the family and community in your thoughts and prayers," they said, because that's going to bring Zeina back and fix everything.

Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY, probably wondering why she has to cover yet another senseless tragedy. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.