Teen Survives Boat Accident That Killed Family Members After Dad Puts Him Inside Cooler in Final Heroic Act

Jude Khamnoungkhoune was out fishing with his father, an uncle, two cousins and a family friend when the weather turned south and their boat capsized. Khamnoungkhoune survived, but his family did not. (Credit: Gofundme)

A California teenager was the sole survivor of a boating accident after his dad had him sit inside a cooler after the ship went under.

Jude Khamnoungkhoune, 13, said his family loved to fish, and that this trip started out like any other. But as his family was out hunting for crabs, the wind picked up and their boat struggled against the waves, as reported by KTVU.