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Telegraph
05-08-2025
- Telegraph
Three children die after Miami barge crash
A third child has died after a summer sailing camp boat was struck by a barge and sank off the Miami coast. All six people onboard the sailing boat were pulled from the water following the collision, and four children were taken to hospital. Two young girls were pronounced dead last week. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's office identified them as Mila Yankelevich, seven, and Erin Ko, 13, on Tuesday. Their causes of death have not been disclosed. Mila is the daughter of Tomas Yankelevich, a television and film director, and the Latin film actress Sofía Reca, Argentine newspaper La Nacion reported. A third child, a 10-year-old girl, was pronounced dead on Sunday. Local media named her as Ari Buchman. Two other girls, aged eight and 11, were in critical condition last week, Captain Frank Florio, commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami, said. Their names have not been released. 'Our hearts continue to mourn with all those impacted by Monday's tragic incident, especially with the passing of another one of Miami's children today,' Mr Florio said during a press conference last week. 'The coastguard remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all facts are uncovered.' The collision between a barge and the sailboat occurred in Biscayne Bay, between Miami and Miami Beach. The barge captain was interviewed by police, the New York Times reported. Everyone on the sailboat, a teenage sailing camp councillor and five children, ended up in the water. They had all been wearing life jackets, authorities believe. The 19-year-old councillor was 'very shaken up,' police said, although physically fine. They were in their last week of a camp for children aged seven to 15, according to the Miami Yacht Club. 'The entire sailing community is devastated by the unthinkable tragedy that occurred yesterday,' the club said on social media. 'Our hearts are with the families who have been forever changed by these tragic events.'
The Guardian
04-08-2025
- The Guardian
Third girl dies after barge collides with Miami sailing camp boat
The US coast guard says a third child has died nearly a week after a barge struck and sank a boat during a sailing camp near Miami. Six people on the sailboat were pulled from the water after the 28 July collision, and four children were hospitalized before two girls were pronounced dead. A third girl – aged 10 and initially hospitalized in critical condition – died on Sunday, according to a coast guard statement. The local medical examiner's office has identified two of the girls who died after the crash as Mila Yankelevich, seven, and Erin Ko, 13. CBS Miami reported that the girl who died on Sunday was Ari Buchman. 'Our hearts continue to mourn with all those [affected] by Monday's tragic incident, especially with the passing of another one of Miami's children today,' Capt Frank Florio of the coast guard said. Salvage operations began on Tuesday. 'The coast guard remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all facts are uncovered,' Florio said. The collision between a barge and the sailboat occurred in Biscayne Bay, between Miami and Miami Beach. Everyone on the sailboat, a teenage sailing camp counselor and five children, ended up in the water. They were in their last week of a camp for children aged seven to 15, according to the Miami Yacht Club. An eight-year-old girl on the struck boat was in critical condition as of Tuesday. A 19-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl were rescued but not hospitalized. Across the US last year, there were more than 550 deaths in recreational boating, but only a sliver of those – 43 – were caused by vessels crashing into each other, according to coast guard statistics. The Associated Press contributed reporting
CBS News
04-08-2025
- CBS News
Third girl dies after sailboat crash with barge near Miami Beach, family and officials confirm
Ari Buchman, a 10-year-old girl who was on a summer camp sailboat that crashed with a barge near Miami Beach last Monday, has died, her family, synagogue and officials confirmed Sunday. She's the third child killed in the incident. She and several other children were part of a summer sailing camp operated by the Miami Yacht Club. The sailboat she was on and a barge collided in Biscayne Bay on July 28, killing two young girls and critically injuring Buchman and a fourth girl. Mila Yankelevich, 7, the granddaughter of prominent Argentine media producers Cris Morena and Gustavo Yankelevich, drowned soon after impact, investigators said. Thirteen-year-old Erin Ko Han also died by accidental drowning, authorities said. The fourth girl, an 8-year-old, was released from a local hospital on Thursday. "On the saddest day of the Jewish calendar," former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman wrote on X, referring to Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of commemoration that marks the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, which was observed this year on Sunday, "my family mourns the loss of our 10 year-old cousin Arielle, who passed away as a result of a tragic sailboat accident that occurred early in the week." Buchman's family's place of worship, Temple Menorah in Miami Beach, made the announcement on the girl's passing Sunday morning: "With broken hearts, we announce the funeral service of our beloved Arielle Mazi Buchman." That service was set to take place Sunday afternoon. The U.S. Coast Guard also confirmed her death, though they did not identify Buchman by name. "It is with the heavy heart that Coast Guard investigators announce the passing of the 10-year-old child that was in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The child passed while surrounded by her immediate family," Capt. Frank Florio, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Miami, said in a statement. Additionally, the Miami Yacht Club also released a statement on Buchman's passing. "The Miami Yacht Club (MYC) and the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation (YSF) are deeply heartbroken to share that a third young sailor has tragically passed away as a result of the incident that occurred on the water earlier this week," said Lisa Mozloom, spokesperson for the MYC. "This devastating news comes after two young sailors lost their lives in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. Now, with the passing of a third sailor, the entire sailing community is shattered by grief," she added. The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. Monday between Hibiscus Island and Monument Island, authorities said. Six people, five girls and one adult camp counselor, were aboard the sailboat when it was struck. The sailboat was dragged under the barge which had a crane on top and what appeared to be pilings for a dock. Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews were first on scene, they were later joined by rescue crews from Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Coast Guard. Working together they recovered all six people. A 12-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman were treated after being taken to the Miami Yacht Club and did not require hospitalization. The children were part of a summer sailing camp operated by the Miami Yacht Club and affiliated with the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation. This was the final week of camp. CBS News Miami spoke with several of them who witnessed the crash. They said everyone on the sailboat was wearing life jackets. Enzo Pifer Eddy, 9, described the barge hitting the boat. "There was a massive boat and it hit one of the small sailboats. All of the kids went flying off. Two were found quickly and three had to go to the hospital," he said. Another 8-year-old, who asked not to be identified, saw the crash while sailing nearby on what she called a "Wave Sailboat." "The crane just completely destroyed the boat. The boat just went under. I heard one girl yell, 'Help,' from under the crane and two girls jumped off the wave and the crane barely missed them," she said. "It was super sad and super scary. I'm just glad I wasn't on the boat, but I felt so sorry for them," she added. The Miami Yacht Club is known for its friendly, unpretentious spirit. Membership is open to the public and they put an emphasis on introducing inner-city kids to the bay. In a statement, the club said, "The entire MYC family is devastated by this terrible tragedy." One of the questions that needs to be answered is whether the crash could have been avoided. Jon Nitkin, a harbor pilot for PortMiami, said the accident happened in unrestricted waters, meaning it was wide enough that the barge had multiple avenues to maneuver around the smaller vessel. "I saw the barge. It was one of those crane barges that do work, they build seawalls and docks. Very underpowered. The move very slowly and its difficult to stop them," he said. Nitkin questioned whether the captain of the tugboat, which was pushing the barge, was aware of the smaller vessel. "I don't know what kind of visibility he (tugboat captain) has from the wheelhouse. My guess, usually very poor. So they usually have a crew member up on the bow of the barge, not the tug, so he can keep a lookout," he said. The Coast Guard has set up a 250-yard safety zone around it to keep other vessels away. According to the Coast Guard, vessel owners are responsible for hiring a commercial salvage company to safely remove the vessels form the water and avoid any further problems or issues like an oil spill. The commercial salvage company must submit these plans for the Coast Guard's approval. "Our hearts continue to mourn with all those impacted by Monday's tragic incident, especially with the passing of another one of Miami's children today," said Capt. Florio. "The Coast Guard remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all facts are uncovered. We routinely seek the expertise of our federal, state, and local partner law enforcement agencies, and this case is no different. Our investigative team will be joined by investigators from Argentina, the home nation of one of the victims." The Coast Guard has also extended an invitation to the Chilean National Maritime Authority (DIRECTEMAR) to also participate in the marine investigation. Mauricio Maldonado contributed to this report.
CBS News
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
10-year-old, Miami Beach sailboat crash victim has died from her wounds
Miami Beach boat crash victim, 10-year-old Ari Buchman, has died. She and several other children were part of a summer sailing camp operated by the Miami Yacht Club. Her family's place of worship made the announcement Sunday morning, "With broken hearts, we announce the funeral service of our beloved Arielle Mazi Buchman." The sailboat she was on and a barge collided in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach on Monday, killing two young girls and critically injuring Ari and another girl. The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m. between Hibiscus Island and Monument Island, authorities said. Six people, five girls and one adult camp counselor, were aboard the sailboat when it was struck. The sailboat was dragged under the barge which had a crane on top and what appeared to be pilings for a dock. Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews were first on scene, they were later joined by rescue crews from Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Coast Guard. Working together they recovered all six people. The Coast Guard said a 7-year-old and a 13-year-old girl died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, while an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old girl remain in critical condition. That 10-year-old, has died. Argentinian television station Telefe, which is owned by Paramount, the parent company of CBS Miami, identified the 7-year-old girl who died as Mila Yankelevich, the daughter of television director Tomas Yankelevich, who lives in Miami. A 12-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman were treated after being taken to the Miami Yacht Club and did not require hospitalization. The children were part of a summer sailing camp operated by the Miami Yacht Club and affiliated with the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation. This was the final week of camp. CBS News Miami spoke with several of them who witnessed the crash. They said everyone on the sailboat was wearing life jackets. Enzo Pifer Eddy, 9, described the barge hitting the boat. "There was a massive boat and it hit one of the small sailboats. All of the kids went flying off. Two were found quickly and three had to go to the hospital," he said. Another 8-year-old, who asked not to be identified, saw the crash while sailing nearby on what she called a "Wave Sailboat." "The crane just completely destroyed the boat. The boat just went under. I heard one girl yell, 'Help,' from under the crane and two girls jumped off the wave and the crane barely missed them," she said. "It was super sad and super scary. I'm just glad I wasn't on the boat, but I felt so sorry for them," she added. The Miami Yacht Club is known for its friendly, unpretentious spirit. Membership is open to the public and they put an emphasis on introducing inner-city kids to the bay. In a statement, the club said, "The entire MYC family is devastated by this terrible tragedy." One of the questions that needs to be answered is whether the crash could have been avoided. Jon Nitkin, a harbor pilot for PortMiami, said the accident happened in unrestricted waters, meaning it was wide enough that the barge had multiple avenues to maneuver around the smaller vessel. "I saw the barge. It was one of those crane barges that do work, they build seawalls and docks. Very underpowered. The move very slowly and its difficult to stop them," he said. Nitkin questioned whether the captain of the tugboat, which was pushing the barge, was aware of the smaller vessel. "I don't know what kind of visibility he (tugboat captain) has from the wheelhouse. My guess, usually very poor. So they usually have a crew member up on the bow of the barge, not the tug, so he can keep a lookout," he said. Investigators said the sailboat is still submerged under the barge. The Coast Guard has set up a 250-yard safety zone around it to keep other vessels away. According to the Coast Guard, vessel owners are responsible for hiring a commercial salvage company to safely remove the vessels form the water and avoid any further problems or issues like an oil spill. The commercial salvage company must submit these plans for the Coast Guard's approval. "Our hearts are with the families of those lost and all who have been affected by this tragedy," Capt. Frank Florio, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami, said in a statement. "Incidents like this leave a lasting impact on our maritime community and reinforce the importance of learning from every loss. The Coast Guard will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the causal factors and identify steps to help prevent similar tragedies in the future."Mauricio Maldonado contributed to this report.
