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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
Plane crashes into ocean near Florida coast: What we know
Three people were rescued after a small plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near South Beach Park in Vero Beach, Florida, on Sunday night. The incident occurred just a few miles off the coast. A large-scale multi-agency rescue operation is aircraft, a single-engine Cessna 172 Skyhawk, had departed from Flagler Executive Airport in Palm Coast shortly before 7 PM (local time) and was scheduled to land in Vero Beach around 8:30 PM, according to records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Indian River County Sheriff's approximately 8:24 PM, the pilot issued a distress call due to engine failure while the plane was about four miles offshore. The plane lost contact with the about a mile from the shoreline. Sheriff's office spokesperson Capt. Joe Abollo confirmed the crash location as between 1 and 4 miles off the coast. The US Coast Guard reported that the three individuals -- the pilot and two passengers -- were found around 2 miles offshore by 8:45 PM. The heat signatures detected by a sheriff's department helicopter helped to find the were rescued from the water by a joint search and rescue team including the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, Indian River Fire Rescue, Indian River Shores Public Safety, Vero Beach Police, US Coast Guard, and US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations."There were no fatalities reported from the crash," Capt. Joe Abollo stated. "The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified and is responding to the scene."Must Watch
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
18-Year-Old High School Senior Dies After Drowning During Beach Trip Days Before Graduation
A high school senior drowned on the east coast of Florida after getting caught in a rip current days before he was set to graduate Other beachgoers pulled the 18-year-old from the water and started CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital On Saturday, May 10, his high school held a remembrance event, where his classmates left handwritten notes on paper heartsA Florida high school senior died after getting caught in a rip current just days before he was set to graduate. While at the beach with a group of classmates after school on Friday, May 9, the student was pulled underwater for several minutes, according to a Facebook post from Sebastian River High School. Captain Joe Abollo, a Public Information Officer for the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, confirms to PEOPLE that officials began receiving 911 calls around 1:41 p.m. local time. He said other beachgoers pulled the teen from the water and started CPR before emergency responders arrived. School officials wrote online that despite efforts to save the student, he died at a hospital. The student, who is identified only as Calvin in tribute photos posted to the school's social media account, was also a member of the high school band. 'This loss deeply impacts our Shark family,' school officials wrote. 'Our thoughts and hearts are with the student's family, friends, and everyone who is grieving. Thank you for keeping this family and our school community in your thoughts.' The graduating class of 2025 is set to receive their diplomas on May 15, according to the school's website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. On Saturday, May 10, Sebastian River High School held a remembrance event to honor their classmate, during which students left handwritten notes on paper hearts. 'Our Shark Family was able to share stories and lean on each other during this incredibly difficult time,' school officials wrote in another post. In the wake of the student's death, officials are stressing the dangers of rip currents. 'Rip currents are powerful,' Captain Abollo tells PEOPLE, warning that they are invisible while looking at the water's surface. Speaking generally about water safety, he encourages beachgoers to swim near a lifeguard and follow posted warnings. Additionally he recommends that people swim parallel to the shore if they're pulled away by a rip current — and adds, "don't fight it and don't panic, because that's what can cause a tragedy." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Double shooting investigation underway in Indian River County; 2 men hospitalized
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – Two men were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting at a residence north of Vero Beach, a law enforcement official said. Both men were taken to Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne because of the severity of their wounds, said an Indian River County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. Detectives are working to determine what led to the shooting inside the residence in the 4200 block of 32nd Avenue on May 11, Capt. Joe Abollo said. The two men were first taken to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital emergency room around 2:30 p.m., which led to the investigation, according to a news release. A third man who was said to be a person of interest was found near the home and questioned by law enforcement. The person was initially apprehended by deputies as the suspected shooter, according to the news release, however, Abollo said Monday he was released and was 'cooperating with the investigation.' As of May 12 he said no one was in custody and there were no suspects, and that the shooting was considered an isolated incident. A firearm was also recovered at the property as evidence. More: Could Costco open a new store in Port St. Lucie? What we know about 'ongoing negotiations' More: Social Security call wait times reach record high; try these local office phone numbers Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Double shooting investigation underway in IRC; 2 men hospitalized
