Found in the Wake: Rising from the Depths of a Devastating Boat Strike - Softcover

Viss, Carter; Viss, Leila; Viss, Chuck

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798992271409

Publisher: Carter Viss Foundation, 2025

Synopsis

"I braced for impact."

While snorkeling off the coast of Florida, twenty-five-year-old Carter Viss was struck by a 36-foot triple-engine boat, leaving him in the wake with mangled legs, a missing arm, and drowning in a sea of red.

His parents canceled Thanksgiving Day plans at their Colorado home and boarded a red-eye flight, not knowing if their son would be alive in the morning.

Found in the Wake is a true story of rescue, recovery, and resilience with gripping testimonies by Carter, his mom’s candid reflections, and his father’s raw narratives.

Their perspectives weave an inspiring tale of loss, surgeries, doubt, faith, doctors, boating safety, music, dive flags, sea turtles, miracles, and forgiveness.

The book serves as a catalyst to enhance ocean safety for swimmers, divers, snorkelers, and boaters alike.

As Carter put it soon after his breathing tube was removed, “I can have more impact now than before the accident.”

About this title

About the Authors

Carter Viss is a marine biologist who lives in Jupiter, Florida. After recovering from the gruesome injuries he sustained when he was struck by a boat, he has dedicated his life to inspiring others. His gripping account of overcoming this incident through faith and resilience is a shining example of how God can create beauty out of tragedy.

Leila Viss, mother of Carter Viss, is a pianist, piano teacher, organist, composer, and presenter.

Charles (Chuck) Viss, father of Carter Viss, is an IT professional who lives in Centennial, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carter Viss Foundation
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798992271409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 395