A viral video showing two anglers arguing on the Peace River has garnered millions of views on Facebook. The incident prompted an investigation by Punta Gorda police and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.The video captures the boaters arguing about lights while fishing under the U.S. 41 Bridge. The argument escalates when one of the boaters climbs aboard the other’s boat in what appears to be an act of river rage. Eventually, the boater climbed back onto his own boat.The Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda announced it has severed ties with the captain in response to the video.The attorney for Capt. Brock Horner shared the following statement with Gulf Coast News regarding the incident involving his client:Statement from the Attorney for Captain Brock Horner”As both Brock Horner’s attorney and his friend, I want to address the recent video that has circulated widely online, showing an intense exchange between Brock and a young man named Gage.First and foremost, Brock sincerely apologizes to Gage, to Gage’s family, and to anyone who was frightened or upset by what they saw. He is deeply sorry. What began as a moment of frustration and concern escalated in a way it simply should not have. Gage handled the situation with impressive composure and class, and that level-headedness helped prevent things from becoming far worse.Brock is not proud of how he acted. But it’s important to remember: we are not the sum of our worst day. That video captured one moment—not the whole of who he is.Since the video went viral, Brock’s business has been destroyed, his reputation damaged, and his family — including his wife and mother—have been harassed and even threatened. Some have gone so far as to question his military service and accuse him of stolen valor.Let me be clear: Brock is a decorated combat veteran who was severely injured in Afghanistan. He served honorably, earned multiple medals, and suffered a traumatic brain injury in combat. He is recognized as 100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s not an excuse — but it is part of his story. He stood up when this country asked him to, and that service deserves to be respected.We live in a time when online outrage can quickly spiral into personal destruction. But just as Gage showed grace in the moment, I ask others to do the same now. Let’s hold people accountable — but also give them room to grow and make amends.Brock is committed to doing exactly that.—Scott Weinberg, Attorney for Captain Brock Horner”Punta Gorda police said a police report was filed, and the FWC, U.S. Coast Guard and police are investigating. The department is asking people not to continue calling them about this incident.North Port Fire Rescue also released a statement saying one of their firefighters might have been involved as a passenger on the vessel and they are looking into it.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest breaking news and weather alerts.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. —A viral video showing two anglers arguing on the Peace River has garnered millions of views on Facebook.
The incident prompted an investigation by Punta Gorda police and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The video captures the boaters arguing about lights while fishing under the U.S. 41 Bridge. The argument escalates when one of the boaters climbs aboard the other’s boat in what appears to be an act of river rage.
Eventually, the boater climbed back onto his own boat.
The Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda announced it has severed ties with the captain in response to the video.
The attorney for Capt. Brock Horner shared the following statement with Gulf Coast News regarding the incident involving his client:Statement from the Attorney for Captain Brock Horner
“As both Brock Horner’s attorney and his friend, I want to address the recent video that has circulated widely online, showing an intense exchange between Brock and a young man named Gage.
First and foremost, Brock sincerely apologizes to Gage, to Gage’s family, and to anyone who was frightened or upset by what they saw. He is deeply sorry. What began as a moment of frustration and concern escalated in a way it simply should not have. Gage handled the situation with impressive composure and class, and that level-headedness helped prevent things from becoming far worse.
Brock is not proud of how he acted. But it’s important to remember: we are not the sum of our worst day. That video captured one moment—not the whole of who he is.
Since the video went viral, Brock’s business has been destroyed, his reputation damaged, and his family — including his wife and mother—have been harassed and even threatened. Some have gone so far as to question his military service and accuse him of stolen valor.
Let me be clear: Brock is a decorated combat veteran who was severely injured in Afghanistan. He served honorably, earned multiple medals, and suffered a traumatic brain injury in combat. He is recognized as 100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. That’s not an excuse — but it is part of his story. He stood up when this country asked him to, and that service deserves to be respected.
We live in a time when online outrage can quickly spiral into personal destruction. But just as Gage showed grace in the moment, I ask others to do the same now. Let’s hold people accountable — but also give them room to grow and make amends.
Brock is committed to doing exactly that.
—Scott Weinberg, Attorney for Captain Brock Horner”
Punta Gorda police said a police report was filed, and the FWC, U.S. Coast Guard and police are investigating. The department is asking people not to continue calling them about this incident.
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North Port Fire Rescue also released a statement saying one of their firefighters might have been involved as a passenger on the vessel and they are looking into it.
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