Teens seen on viral video dumping trash into ocean facing federal charges

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top at 11. >> Two teens accused of dumping buckets full of trash into the Boca Raton Inlet, now facing felony charges. Authorities say they turned themselves in after this video went viral and local ten Samiar Nefzi joining us live now tonight from Boca Raton with more on the charges those teens are facing. >> Samir Calvin. >> So we know this video a lot of backlash since it surfaced online. It shows teens dumping garbage into the inlet just behind me, while Michael Kirby and Charles Ruth now face felonies following those actions as. Nearly a week after this video went viral, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission announced that two juveniles have turned themselves in. We now know them to be 16 Year-Old Michael Kirby and 15 Year-Old Charles Ruth. Each facing third degree felonies. This video, captured by drone on Sunday, shows the young boaters along with others in the Boca Inlet, illegally dumping two cans of garbage into the ocean. A trail of trash can be seen floating in the water. Ruth is said to have been operating the vessel, while Kirby seen here posing for the passing drone. This as the boat headed back to the popular event Boca Bash, FWC investigators launched their investigation a day after the video was posted in a statement, WFC investigator said they quickly identified Kirby and Ruth by the vessel. Pelican which is owned by Ruth's father. It's not a good look. >> It's not cute. It's not cool. Don't throw your trash out. >> As swells of backlash grew, many demanding someone be held accountable, FWC releasing this video are are identifying the subjects that were involved. >> We're working closely with our State Attorney's office here in Palm Beach County, and will determine the appropriate charges for these individuals, according to an FWC. >> ARREStrillionEPORT, both teens each face a count of third degree felony to cause pollution in. >> We live in such a beautiful area. No one should be doing that. It's just not good. >> The chairman of F.W. see writing in a statement, quote, this is a teachable moment for all those involved. Florida's natural resources are precious, and we should all do our part to protect them. And we stopped by Ruth's listed address for comment, and no one answered the door. The charges can carry up to a $50,000 fine and up to five years behind bars. All right. So we did reach out to both families. None of which got back to us. However, through a spokes person. So a PR company, one of the families reaching out saying that they are cooperating with the authorities
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Length: 2min 39sec (159 seconds)
Published: Sat May 04 2024
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