Discovery Bay boater seen on video crashing into jet skier, docked boats
A Discovery Bay resident said she heard the boat speeding into the harbor and was shocked at what she saw when she came outside.
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A Discovery Bay resident said she heard the boat speeding into the harbor and was shocked at what she saw when she came outside.
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