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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
32 people rescued from sinking 'Lamborghini' yacht in Miami: Coast Guard
Authorities said 32 people were rescued from a sinking boat off the Miami coast on May 3. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a vessel taking on water near Monument Island around 5 p.m. ET, the Guard said in an X post. The 32 people rescued from the scene of the sinking 63-foot boat were recovered without injuries, the Guard said. The Coast Guard did not immediately respond to request for comment from USA TODAY on May 4. Witnesses told CBS Miami that the boat went vertical as it took on water. "Yeah, it was straight up in the water. It definitely didn't look ordinary, and it's just very concerning," Rachael Miller told the station. The Guard said May 3 that commercial salvage was working to recover the boat and that it was not hazardous to navigation. Dispatch audio obtained by CBS Miami described the boat as a "Lamborghini vessel." The boat was identified by Yachts Worldwide, a yacht-dedicated social media account, as a Lamborghini Tecnomar in a video of the rescue scene it posted. Monument Island, near where the boat sank, is small man-made island that is home to a 110 foot-tall obelisk that honors Henry Flagler, a developer of Florida's east coast, according to the Miami Herald. The newspaper notes that the island is near the wealthy Hibiscus, Star and Palm Island enclaves. It is currently unclear why the boat sank, according to CBS Miami. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Lamborghini yacht sinks in Miami: 32 people rescued by Coast Guard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Miami boat party ends with $4.5m yacht sinking and 32 rescued
Thirty-two people were rescued after a yacht party ended in disaster with the $4.5million vessel sinking off the coast of Miami Beach. Pictures had showed the Lamborghini boat's sundeck filled with a group of influencers during the Formula One weekend in the city. But on Saturday afternoon, the 63-foot vessel started taking water near Monument Island, a popular island in Miami's Biscayne Bay. Footage from the yacht showed female passengers being passed orange life vests before rescue teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard, arrived. Others on board could be seen taking pictures of the sinking yacht while one person joked 'iceberg, iceberg'. The stranded passengers were taken to Miami Beach Marina, while the luxury yacht, one of a limited-edition fleet of just 11 ships designed by the high-end Italian car maker, sunk further into the water. "Everyone went to the top of the boat, and then we realized half the boat was in the water," one passenger told CBS News Miami. Officials have not yet confirmed what caused the boat to start sinking. A USCG social media post confirmed that no-one suffered injuries. Witness Rachael Miller told CBS News Miami that she caught a glimpse of the yacht sticking upright in the water. "We were just on the boat and we saw a bunch of cops, police boats, and there was another yacht that was flipped over completely vertically in the water," she said. "It was vertical. Yeah, it was straight up in the water. 'It definitely didn't look ordinary, and it's just very concerning,' she added. USGC Cpt. Yasmany Linares told CBS News Miami he joked with his first mate that the call-out was not to 'do pictures and photos' after receiving the alert, before making clear it was a rescue mission. He told CBS News Miami: 'If that boat flips, all these people can be trapped under the boat and that's a different story.'
The Independent
05-05-2025
- The Independent
Miami boat party ends with $4.5m yacht sinking and 32 rescued
Thirty-two people were rescued after a yacht party ended in disaster with the $4.5million vessel sinking off the coast of Miami Beach. Pictures had showed the Lamborghini boat's sundeck filled with a group of influencers during the Formula One weekend in the city. But on Saturday afternoon, the 63-foot vessel started taking water near Monument Island, a popular island in Miami's Biscayne Bay. Footage from the yacht showed female passengers being passed orange life vests before rescue teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard, arrived. Others on board could be seen taking pictures of the sinking yacht while one person joked 'iceberg, iceberg'. The stranded passengers were taken to Miami Beach Marina, while the luxury yacht, one of a limited-edition fleet of just 11 ships designed by the high-end Italian car maker, sunk further into the water. "Everyone went to the top of the boat, and then we realized half the boat was in the water," one passenger told CBS News Miami. Officials have not yet confirmed what caused the boat to start sinking. A USCG social media post confirmed that no-one suffered injuries. Witness Rachael Miller told CBS News Miami that she caught a glimpse of the yacht sticking upright in the water. "We were just on the boat and we saw a bunch of cops, police boats, and there was another yacht that was flipped over completely vertically in the water," she said. "It was vertical. Yeah, it was straight up in the water. 'It definitely didn't look ordinary, and it's just very concerning,' she added. USGC Cpt. Yasmany Linares told CBS News Miami he joked with his first mate that the call-out was not to 'do pictures and photos' after receiving the alert, before making clear it was a rescue mission. He told CBS News Miami: 'If that boat flips, all these people can be trapped under the boat and that's a different story.'
Miami Herald
05-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Influencers Take Selfies As Luxury Yacht Sinks In Miami
Videos on social media show influencers taking pictures as a luxury yacht sank off Miami Beach on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard said 32 people were rescued from a 63-foot vessel that was taking on water near Flagler Monument Island on Saturday. Photos shared by the Coast Guard on social media show at least a dozen people, some of them wearing life jackets, aboard the yacht as it took on water. Some appear to be holding phones and taking pictures or filming videos. Footage posted on social media showed several young men taking photos or videos after being rescued, according to the New York Post. "No f**** given," a person said in a video posted on Instagram, according to the newspaper. "Everyone on the sinking yacht taking selfies." Another video, posted by Miami guide Luis Leon Martinez, showed women laughing after being rescued from the yacht. "Women and children first, women and children," a man can be heard shouting in the clip, as some of the rescued women laugh. "It's giving Titanic," one women is heard saying. Miami Beach Police responded to reports of the vessel taking on water at around 5 p.m. All 32 people were rescued with no injuries, the Coast Guard said. Other agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and "good Samaritan" boat operators in the vicinity, also helped with the rescue, the Coast Guard said. Dispatch calls and witnesses referred to the yacht as a "Lamborghini vessel," but the exact model was not confirmed, said CBS News Miami. Yachts Worldwide, an Instagram account dedicated to yachts, identified it as a $4 million Lamborghini Tecnomar in a recent video of the sinking vessel. Newsweek has contacted the Coast Guard and FWC for comment via emails sent outside regular business hours. The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast wrote on X: "A @USCG Sta #MiamiBeach crew & partner agencies responded to a 63-ft vessel taking on water near Monument Island rescuing 32 people w/no injuries reported around 5 p.m., Sat." Rachael Miller told CBS News Miami: "We were just on the boat and we saw a bunch of cops, police boats, and there was another yacht that was flipped over completely vertically in the water. "It was vertical. Yeah, it was straight up in the water. It definitely didn't look ordinary, and it's just very concerning." It wasn't immediately clear what caused the vessel to sink. The FWC is investigating. The Coast Guard said commercial salvage crews are working to recover the yacht. Related Articles Jackie Stewart Steals the Show Again in F1 Miami Grand Prix Grid WalkHow to Watch Miami Grand Prix: Live Stream Formula 1, TV Channel'Real Housewives of Miami' Newbie Stephanie Shojaee Has Complex BackstoryFlorida Police Are Joining ICE on Deportation Raids 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Influencers Take Selfies As Luxury Yacht Sinks In Miami
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Videos on social media show influencers taking pictures as a luxury yacht sank off Miami Beach on Saturday. The Context The U.S. Coast Guard said 32 people were rescued from a 63-foot vessel that was taking on water near Flagler Monument Island on Saturday. What To Know Photos shared by the Coast Guard on social media show at least a dozen people, some of them wearing life jackets, aboard the yacht as it took on water. Some appear to be holding phones and taking pictures or filming videos. Footage posted on social media showed several young men taking photos or videos after being rescued, according to the New York Post. "No f**** given," a person said in a video posted on Instagram, according to the newspaper. "Everyone on the sinking yacht taking selfies." The U.S. Coast Guard said it rescued 32 people from a 63-ft yacht that was sinking off the coast of Miami Beach. The U.S. Coast Guard said it rescued 32 people from a 63-ft yacht that was sinking off the coast of Miami Beach. U.S. Coast Guard Another video, posted by Miami guide Luis Leon Martinez, showed women laughing after being rescued from the yacht. "Women and children first, women and children," a man can be heard shouting in the clip, as some of the rescued women laugh. "It's giving Titanic," one women is heard saying. Miami Beach Police responded to reports of the vessel taking on water at around 5 p.m. All 32 people were rescued with no injuries, the Coast Guard said. Other agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and "good Samaritan" boat operators in the vicinity, also helped with the rescue, the Coast Guard said. Dispatch calls and witnesses referred to the yacht as a "Lamborghini vessel," but the exact model was not confirmed, said CBS News Miami. Yachts Worldwide, an Instagram account dedicated to yachts, identified it as a $4 million Lamborghini Tecnomar in a recent video of the sinking vessel. Newsweek has contacted the Coast Guard and FWC for comment via emails sent outside regular business hours. What People Are Saying The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast wrote on X: "A @USCG Sta #MiamiBeach crew & partner agencies responded to a 63-ft vessel taking on water near Monument Island rescuing 32 people w/no injuries reported around 5 p.m., Sat." Rachael Miller told CBS News Miami: "We were just on the boat and we saw a bunch of cops, police boats, and there was another yacht that was flipped over completely vertically in the water. "It was vertical. Yeah, it was straight up in the water. It definitely didn't look ordinary, and it's just very concerning." What's Next It wasn't immediately clear what caused the vessel to sink. The FWC is investigating. The Coast Guard said commercial salvage crews are working to recover the yacht.
