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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Two children dead in Miami boat horror after barge collision hurled five kids overboard
Two children have died and a third is unresponsive after a sailboat hit a barge and capsized in Florida throwing five kids overboard. The frightening incident took place on Monday just before noon as rescuers pulled victims from Biscayne Bay after the sailboat started sinking into the water. The US Coastguard confirmed that two children had died in the collision after being taken to Ryder Trauma Center, a third child who was also taken to hospital is not responsive while a fourth was in stable condition after being transported to the hospital for abrasions. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that the vessel had been carrying six people, an adult female and five juveniles. An update said: 'All six individuals were recovered from the water and transported to a local hospital for treatment. 'Tragically, two of the victims have succumbed to their injuries. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts remain with them during this profoundly difficult time.' Paramedics were seen performing chest compressions on at least one victim while several divers were spotted in the water off Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach. In an update to X around 12.30pm, the Miami Beach Police Department said all victims had been found and accounted for - but the majority of the children were injured. The children are between the ages of eight and 12, according to authorities. The sailboat was part of the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation, according to the Miami Yacht Club. In a statement, they said: 'At this time, details are still emerging, and we are actively gathering all available facts. 'Our priority is the safety and well-being of everyone involved, and we are working closely with the appropriate authorities and organizations to understand the situation fully. 'This is a developing situation, and we ask for understanding and patience as we verify information. 'Additional statements will be provided as soon as more confirmed details become available.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
2 Sailing Students Killed After Barge Strikes Their Boat off Miami Beach
Three other children and an adult woman received treatment at a local hospital following the incident, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Two children at a sailing program died after their boat was struck by another vessel in Miami Beach on Monday, July 28. A total of six people were inside the sailboat when it was hit by a barge near Hibiscus Island around 11 a.m. local time, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release. Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews were the first to arrive and were later joined by rescue crews from local agencies, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Coast Guard Station Miami Beach. "All six individuals, an adult female and five juveniles, were recovered from the water and transported to a local hospital for treatment," the FWC said in a statement via X. "Tragically, two of the victims have succumbed to their injuries." Two children were in critical condition, said Coast Guard spokesman and Petty Officer Third Class Nicholas Strasburg, per The New York Times. Another child was seen by medics at the scene but did not go to the hospital. The children were between 8 and 12 years old, Lt. Pete Sanchez, a spokesman for the Miami Fire Rescue Department, said, per The Times. The sailboat was still "submerged" under the barge at the time of the U.S. Coast Guard's statement. The victims were students at the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation, the Miami Yacht Club confirmed in an Instagram statement Monday. The club said it was still "actively gathering all available facts" and prioritizing the safety of those involved. It is also cooperating with authorities amid the investigation. The identities of the victims have not been made public. "Our hearts are with the families of those lost and all who have been affected by this tragedy,' said Capt. Frank Florio, Commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami. '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. We remain steadfast in our commitment to accountability, improvement, and the shared responsibility of ensuring safety at sea.' 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. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts remain with them during this profoundly difficult time," FWC added. PEOPLE reached out to the Miami Yacht Club and the Miami Fire Rescue Department for comment. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Two dead in Miami boat horror after barge collision hurled five children overboard
Two people have died after a sailboat hit a barge and capsized off the shore of Florida throwing five children overboard. The frightening incident took place on Monday just before noon as rescuers pulled victims from Biscayne Bay after the sailboat started sinking into the water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that the vessel had been carrying six people, an adult female and five juveniles. An update said: 'All six individuals were recovered from the water and transported to a local hospital for treatment. 'Tragically, two of the victims have succumbed to their injuries. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by this heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts remain with them during this profoundly difficult time.' Paramedics were seen performing chest compressions on at least one victim while several divers were spotted in the water off Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach. In an update to X around 12.30pm, the Miami Beach Police Department said all victims had been found and accounted for - but the majority of the children were injured. A total of three children were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital Trauma Center in critical condition and another was transported there in stable condition, police said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Two dead after barge hits and capsizes sailboat near Miami that was carrying five kids and one adult
Two people were killed and a third was left unresponsive after a barge collided with a sailboat carrying participants in a youth sailing program off Miami Beach, officials said. An 'active water emergency' unfolded in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach around 11:15 a.m. Monday as a sailboat carrying five children and one adult was struck by a barge and capsized, Miami Beach Fire Rescue officials said, according to NBC Miami. The children on board were between the ages of eight and 12 and were sailing with a woman believed to be their camp counselor, Miami Fire Rescue Lt. Pete Sanchez said. Those aboard the sailboat were participating in a program through the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation, the Miami Yacht Club said. 'At this time, details are still emerging, and we are actively gathering all available facts,' the yacht club said in a statement. 'Our priority is the safety and well-being of everyone involved, and we are working closely with the appropriate authorities and organizations to understand the situation fully.' Divers and rescue crews from several agencies pulled the six occupants from the water, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. Two people later died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, while another victim was left 'unresponsive,' U.S. Coast Guard officials said. Authorities have not shared the ages of the victims. Three of the children were initially reported as being hospitalized in critical condition. One of the children and the adult were reportedly in stable condition, while another child was evaluated at the scene. A nine-year-old boy participating in the youth sailing program, Enzo, witnessed the terrifying crash from the shore. 'Everyone else was in the water, but the second it happened, they called everyone to go back to the shore,' he told Local 10. He said the incident unfolded during the first week of the summer camp. Footage from Local 10's chopper showed medics performing chest compressions on at least one victim, while multiple divers were in the water. Marine crews from Miami Beach Fire Rescue, Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office were at the scene. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and U.S. Coast Guard are investigating the incident. This is a breaking news story, check back for updates...
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Dramatic rescue after sailboat collides with barge in Miami
A sailboat carrying five children and one adult capsized in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach after colliding with a barge. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Monday near Star Island. Two people died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a third victim was left unresponsive following the collision. The children, aged between eight and 12, were participating in a youth sailing programme through the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard are currently investigating the incident.
