[The captain is still facing federal charges.](https://news.yahoo.com/federal-charges-filed-against-captain-deadly-missouri-duck-184045943.html) If I remember correctly there were reports the captain told passengers not to worry and life jackets weren't needed. That is insane. Especially considering 9 of those who died were black and likely couldn't swim. Some were obese too, they may have had issues exiting the boat, although the captain did release the canopy according to one report I read.