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Mississippi Mom Tries to "Dispel" Rumors as Police Investigate Student's Death After July 4th Boat Trip

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will investigators determine in the MS student's death?

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The Mississippi Sound is one of the shallowest coastal waters in the U.S.

Stretching 80+ miles, the Mississippi Sound averages just 10 feet deep, making currents and tides deceptively dangerous for boaters. Learn more at Wikipedia

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