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Woman who lost legs in boating accident at ‘Playpen’ near Oak Street Beach files lawsuit

Lana Batochir’s “catastrophic injuries” in August were “entirely preventable,” her suit claims, naming company that rented out boat that struck her and the boat’s captain.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2022

Lake Michigan ‘Playpen’ tragedies: Woman who lost feet grateful to be alive; man who drowned remembered

CHICAGO — Celebrations ended tragically this month in Lake Michigan’s “Playpen” area when a boat rammed into a mom of two, leaving her without feet, and another boating accident claimed the life of a man remembered as a “great dad and a great brother.”

Chicago Tribune · Aug 27, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022

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After ‘Playpen’ boat accident severed her feet, woman talks about her recovery. ‘Momma’s going to have robot, prosthetic legs’

“I know she’s going to accept me,” Lana Batochir said about her 6-year-old daughter, who still hasn’t been told about the Aug. 13 incident. “And hopefully she’ll think it’s cool.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022

Man pulled from Lake Michigan’s ‘Playpen’ in Chicago Saturday afternoon is identified

CHICAGO — A recreational boater in the Playpen spotted a man’s body floating in Lake Michigan as the Chicago Air and Water Show wrapped up Saturday, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 21, 2022

As authorities investigate ‘Playpen’ boating accident, it’s unclear whether any new safety rules will result

“Anytime something like this happens, we go through a process looking at safety measures in the investigation,” said Coast Guard Lt. Rachel Ault.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022

Woman’s feet amputated after boat sucks her floatie under water: ‘I knew I would die’

She has resorted to crowdfunding for $250,000 as she says she has no health insurance

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

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Woman faces double leg amputation after Chicago ‘Playpen’ boat accident

CHICAGO — Lana Batochir had been floating on an inflatable raft, enjoying the warm weather at Chicago’s swimmer-filled, party-friendly “Playpen.” Then a 37-foot yacht suddenly reversed, sucking her under.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 17, 2022

‘I knew I would die.’ Woman recounts ‘Playpen’ boating accident near Oak Street Beach that severed her feet

“My husband truly saved my life when he pulled me out of the water,” said Lana Batochir, 34, who was injured when a boat backed into a raft Saturday afternoon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022

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