Jeffrey Beattie, a husband and father of two children, died at Maine Medical Center in Portland after he fell overboard into Mousam Lake, and was injured when the boat ran over him seconds later, authorities said.
He was boating with his twin brother, their spouses and a friend when the accident occurred. His brother was operating the 17-foot motorboat, according to Maine wardens.
Wardens said Beattie was pulled back into the boat, treated by emergency medical personnel and flown to Maine Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
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