‘God spared us’: Fundraiser created for family burned in July 4 boat explosion near Margaritaville - Gainesville Times

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‘God spared us’: Fundraiser created for family burned in July 4 boat explosion near Margaritaville

A GoFundMe has been organized for the family of Kedrick Perkins. Seven people were injured in a boat explosion on Lake Lanier on July 4, 2025. (Photo provided by GoFundMe)

Go Fund me 01.jpeg — A GoFundMe has been organized for the family of Kedrick Perkins. Seven people were injured in a boat explosion on Lake Lanier on July 4, 2025. (Photo provided by GoFundMe)

A family trying to watch the July 4 fireworks on Lake Lanier suffered severe burns after their boat exploded near Margaritaville, according to a fundraiser for the family.