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Duck Boat dangers have been a concern for decades

Season 2018 Episode 275 | 4m 22s

Duck Boats have been a popular novelty tourist ride around the country for many years. But a deadly accident in Branson, Missouri, that killed 17 is putting questions about safety and regulation back in the spotlight. John Yang reports that last week's accident was similar to a 1999 sinking in Arkansas.

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