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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
GoFundMe started for family of woman who died in boating accident at Bayou Sara
UPDATE (6/17 9:36 p.m.): Family and friends of Brittney Sherman, the woman who fell overboard and died after the boat she was riding in collided with another boat, has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the family she left behind. Sherman leaves behind her husband, Cody, and four children. According to the GoFundMe page, Cody is recovering from serious injuries and one of the couple's sons is in critical condition, both from the same accident that took Brittney's life. 'Cody Sherman and his family are going through something no one should ever have to face,' the post said. 'After a tragic boating accident, their world has been shattered.' Funds raised by the GoFundMe will be used for a number of things, from medical bills to bills in general as Cody now faces the daunting task of raising four children by himself, the post said. 'Any support — whether through donations, sharing, or prayers — means more than words can express,' the post said. 'The last thing Cody should be worried about right now is money.' The goal is at least $75,000, with $62,653 already raised, according to the GoFundMe page. To donate or leave words of support, visit the GoFundMe page. 'Every little bit helps, and more than anything, please keep this family in your prayers.' UPDATE (6/16 5:45 p.m.): Officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have released more information about a boat crash that left one woman dead and two others injured. According to ALEA, 27-year-old Brittney Sherman of Wilmer was killed when the boat she was a passenger in hit another boat, which was being operated by a 52-year-old Wilmer man. Officials said Brittney's husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, was also a passenger in the boat. He and a 4-year-old were taken to a local hospital for treatment. A 19-year-old Lucedale man was operating the boat that the family was in at the time of the crash. Neither the 19-year-old nor the 52-year-old operator of the other boat was injured during the crash. Brittney's body was found on June 16, just before 11 a.m., about 100 yards from where she fell into the water. The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. UPDATE (June 16, 4:30 p.m.) — News 5 has learned more about the woman who was missing following a Sunday evening boating incident in Bayou Sara in Saraland. CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Punch thrown at 'No Kings' protest in downtown Mobile The woman, identified as Brittney Sherman, reportedly fell overboard when the boat she was riding in collided with another boat Sunday evening. Sherman was married and had four children, according to family members. Those family members said Sherman's husband and one of their sons are being treated for injuries sustained during the incident. Several agencies, including the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Daphne Search and Rescue, and Mobile Police, searched for Sherman and finally located her body just after 1 p.m. Monday near Steele Creek, according to officials. 'In total, we had seven partnering agencies out here assisting us through today,' Mobile Police Spokesman Blake Brown said. ALEA is leading the investigation to find out why the two boats collided. UPDATE (June 16, 1:50 p.m.): First responders involved in the search have confirmed the woman's body has been recovered. Family members have identified the woman as Brittney Sherman. UPDATE (June 16, 11 a.m.): Mobile police continued search efforts Monday morning for a missing woman after a Sunday evening boating incident near Bayou Sara. MYSTERY: Over a dozen pelican corpses found on Mobile street, police respond The incident happened several miles south of the Bayou Sara Boat Launch, and the Mobile Police Department responded around 5:35 p.m., according to an MPD spokesperson. Responding officers discovered that an adult female was missing in the water. Crews from the MPD Marine Unit, MPD Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, Mobile Fire-Rescue, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol, Saraland Fire-Rescue, Daphne Search and Rescue, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office Flotilla, and Chickasaw Fire-Rescue searched the area until about 1 a.m. Monday. Officials said ALEA assumed control of the search and the investigation Monday morning. Officials thanked all partnering agencies for their assistance and resources during the search. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police Department officers are searching for a missing person after what officials called a 'boating accident' occurred earlier this evening. Hooters Girls from Alabama and Florida deliver school supplies to Bimini LOCATION MPD is leading the search effort because the incident took place within the department's jurisdiction, according to a news release. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the incident itself. This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as young mom, 27, dies in horrific accident leaving behind devastated husband and four children
A 27-year-old mother was killed in a horrific boat crash that sent her flying overboard, leaving behind a heartbroken husband and four young children. Brittney Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was on a boat with her family in Bayou Sara near Saraland when tragedy struck. The 20-foot Avid Center Console carrying the Shermans collided with a 26-foot Regulator Center Console on Sunday just before 6pm. Brittney was hurled into the muddy water - where her body was recovered by a search team the following morning around 11am. She was found about 100 yards from where she fell in the bayou, People reported. Her husband, Cody, suffered serious injuries and one of their kids, Carson, is in critical condition, according to a GoFundMe made on Cody's behalf. Boat operators Robert Lofton, 19, who was driving the Sherman family, and Jerry Hocutt Jr., 52, were unharmed by the deadly crash. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Patrol Division is investigating the cause of the accident and no charges have been filed. Brittney's loved ones have been left to mourn the selfless mother, with Cody sharing a tear-jerking post about navigating single fatherhood while grieving his wife. 'My baby and our baby,' he wrote, referring to a photo of Brittney and one of their kids. 'Brittney I love you more than anything in this world. I promise to take care of these babies for you sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us. 'Please show me how to do this. I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!' Cody also posted a picture of his son who was injured as well, writing: 'Everyone please pray for my baby boy will make a full recovery. 'This little boy is the toughest person I ever met. Daddy loves you and we will get through this this!!' Brittney's best friend since childhood, Lindsey Cooper, shared online that Brittney and Cody were high school sweethearts. She wrote: '15 years with Cody just wasn't long enough. A true love story. They adored each other so much.' Other statements about Brittney commended her for her devotion to her kids, with one woman calling her 'one of the BEST moms' and 'most genuine' people she has ever known. Another friend described her as 'the sweetest person,' adding 'this world lost a person that we should all strive to be every day.' The GoFundMe has already raised more than $68,980 for 'medical bills, food, or just keeping things going,' according to the page. 'Cody Sherman and his family are going through something no one should ever have to face. After a tragic boating accident, their world has been shattered,' the fundraiser reads.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
A young family in Alabama is grieving after a devastating boat accident led to the death of 27-year-old Brittney Sherman. Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was boating in Bayou Sara near Saraland in Mobile County on June 15 along with her husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, and the couple's four children. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that two boats were involved in a collision at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said the incident involved a 20-foot Avid Center Console vessel occupied by the Sherman family and a 26-foot Regulator Center Console. According to officials, the impact of the collision caused Brittney to be thrown overboard. More Than 20 People Injured After Boat Catches Fire In New York; Captain Charged With Dwi Despite the swift arrival of emergency crews, search efforts were hampered by the bayou's murky waters, making it difficult to locate Sherman in the aftermath of the crash. Read On The Fox News App On Monday morning, search and rescue personnel resumed the search for the missing mom. At approximately 10:50 a.m., personnel recovered Sherman's body about 100 yards from the spot where she had entered the water. Florida Men Charged In Fatal Boating Hit-and-run Of 15-Year-old Ballerina Two other passengers aboard the Avid vessel sustained injuries in the crash. Cody was transported to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile for medical care. One of the Shermans' children, 4, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision. Likewise, the operator of the Regulator vessel was unharmed. The ALEA Marine Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mobile County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. Cody and Brittney shared four children together. In the wake of her passing, Cody expressed the weight of raising the children alone. "Brittney I love you more than anything in this world," Cody wrote on Facebook. "I promise to take care of these babies for you, sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us." "Please show me how to do this," added Cody. "I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!"Original article source: Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
Fox News
18-06-2025
- Fox News
Young mother thrown from boat leaves behind grieving husband, 4 children after Alabama waters tragedy
A young family in Alabama is grieving after a devastating boat accident led to the death of 27-year-old Brittney Sherman. Sherman, of Wilmer, Alabama, was boating in Bayou Sara near Saraland in Mobile County on June 15 along with her husband, 30-year-old Cody Sherman, and the couple's four children. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed to Fox News Digital that two boats were involved in a collision at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said the incident involved a 20-foot Avid Center Console vessel occupied by the Sherman family and a 26-foot Regulator Center Console. According to officials, the impact of the collision caused Brittney to be thrown overboard. Despite the swift arrival of emergency crews, search efforts were hampered by the bayou's murky waters, making it difficult to locate Sherman in the aftermath of the crash. On Monday morning, search and rescue personnel resumed the search for the missing mom. At approximately 10:50 a.m., personnel recovered Sherman's body about 100 yards from the spot where she had entered the water. Two other passengers aboard the Avid vessel sustained injuries in the crash. Cody was transported to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile for medical care. One of the Shermans' children, 4, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the Avid boat was not injured in the collision. Likewise, the operator of the Regulator vessel was unharmed. The ALEA Marine Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Mobile County Medical Examiner's Office for comment. Cody and Brittney shared four children together. In the wake of her passing, Cody expressed the weight of raising the children alone. "Brittney I love you more than anything in this world," Cody wrote on Facebook. "I promise to take care of these babies for you, sweetheart! I know that you are up there watching over us." "Please show me how to do this," added Cody. "I'm not sure how I'm gonna make it and I'm gonna do my best to make you proud. I love you until we meet again!!"
