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Contrary1

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4. Here's what their gofundme page says:

Reply to MisterP (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 4, 2015, 01:09 PM

Aug 2015

"Should there be any surplus funds at the conclusion of the search and rescue efforts, they will be directed to aid in similar activity that will benefit saving lives in related situations."

Like you, I think these boys are lost. But the donated money may help to save others.

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gofundme account for boys lost at sea. balance = $469,000 [View all] Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 OP

it's been too long: will it go to their families? MisterP Aug 2015 #1

Here's what their gofundme page says: Contrary1 Aug 2015 #4

I understood that they were from wealthy families, so cwydro Aug 2015 #2

This is what the gofundme page says: tammywammy Aug 2015 #11

Oh, well that makes sense if they are putting on their own search cwydro Aug 2015 #12

Oh yeah, very sad. :( tammywammy Aug 2015 #14

Such a compelling story, heartbreaking. closeupready Aug 2015 #3

Sad Story, but what strikes me is why hasn't anyone pointed a finger at the parents JCMach1 Aug 2015 #5

I have wondered the same thing. SummerSnow Aug 2015 #6

talk radio mentioned it a bit, that 14 too young to be on ocean Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #9

The parents would have to put up with angry cranky kids if they said no. lpbk2713 Aug 2015 #13

What boys lost at sea? I've been off news a bit. uppityperson Aug 2015 #7

Two fourteen year olds took a boat out off Florida to go fishing. cwydro Aug 2015 #8

Aw damn. Thank you uppityperson Aug 2015 #10