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Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
Two children dead after sailing camp boat struck by barge in Miami
Two children have died and another is unresponsive after a barge struck their sailboat off Miami Beach. Five members of a youth sailing camp were near Star Island along with an adult counselor when the barge hit their boat around 11.15am on Monday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 'All six individuals, an adult female and five juveniles, were recovered from the water and transported to a local hospital for treatment,' stated the commission on X (formerly Twitter). 'Tragically, two of the victims have succumbed to their injuries.' Two of the children were pronounced dead at Jackson Memorial Hospital and that 'one is currently unresponsive', stated the US Coast Guard in the afternoon. The children ranged in age from seven to 12. Victims were not immediately identified. 'It was a trying day for all involved,' said Miami Fire Rescue Lt Pete Sanchez, according to Local10. More Trending 'Most of us have kids, so it is difficult to see.' Both the Coast Guard and the commission are investigating the incident. 'We extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected by this heartbreaking loss,' wrote the commission. 'Our thoughts remain with them during this profoundly difficult time.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Trump insists he turned down invitation to Epstein island MORE: Three killed in mass shooting at Reno resort MORE: Back-to-school coats sorted – Regatta has kids covered (literally) with up to 50% off
Yahoo
3 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...
