Five kids and adult dramatically rescued from water near Miami after barge hits and sinks their sailboat
The 'active water emergency' unfolded in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach around 11:15 a.m. Monday when a sailboat was struck by a barge near Star Island, Miami Beach Fire Rescue officials said, according to NBC Miami.
Five children between the ages of eight to 12 were on the sailboat along with an adult when it was struck by the barge, Miami Fire Rescue Lt. Pete Sanchez said.
Three of the children were critically injured when the vessel capsized, while one child and the adult woman were stable. The other child was evaluated at the scene, authorities said.
Sanchez said it's believed the adult is a camp counselor.
The incident is under investigation.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
24 minutes ago
- The Independent
Pilot vlogger is killed in Indiana plane crash as she tried to recreate her trip around the world
A skilled pilot who vlogged her adventures was killed in a small plane crash in Indiana while she was attempting a globe-spanning journey. Anh-Thu Nguyen had just finished the first leg of her trip when her plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Greenwood, Indiana, on Wednesday morning. The 44-year-old pilot was attempting to recreate her successful 2024 solo flight around the world — which made her the 10th woman to complete a globe-spanning solo flight — when the crash occurred. She was recording her journey and made a video shortly before her crash. 'Hi, everyone. I'm super excited today; I just completed the first leg of my solo flight around the world,' she said in the video, according to WSVN. Nguyen used her platform and her feats as a jumping off point for encouraging women to pursue their own journeys and goals. She grew up in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. when she was 12-years-old. "As an Asian woman, I faced many obstacles and challenges to get to where I am today, especially adapting to a new culture, language, and life in the United States. I wanted to give back and inspire the next generation," she told Purdue University, her alma mater. She said she hoped her journeys would inspire young women to pursue their own goals with tenacity. 'I want to empower you, empower all women, all over the world, to follow your goals in your dreams,' she said. Witnesses told WTHR that her plane banked oddly after it took off and then plummeted to the ground near a Circle K gas station. "I pulled right up to the sight, jumped out of the truck. I could smell fuel and it was smoking," Frank Williams, who witnessed the crash, told the broadcaster. "As I got close to the place I could tell there was no survivor." The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board responded to the crash and are leading the investigation. Before the crash, Nguyen had flown from Wisconsin to Indiana. Her next leg would have taken her to Pennsylvania. In addition to vlogging about her trips, Nguyen was also a commercial pilot and had previously worked as a flight instructor at the Dragon Flight Training Academy, which she ran with her husband at in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She was also the founding president of the Asian Women in Aerospace and Aviation nonprofit, which issued a statement following her death. "Anh-Thu was an inspiring pilot, instructor, and advocate for girls and women in aerospace and aviation. She lived with boldness, curiosity, and drive. She came from humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of hope to many," the nonprofit said. "Those wishing to honor her legacy may make a donation to the 501c3 nonprofit in her name; we will use the funds to continue her dream of helping young girls pursue their dreams." Nguyen was remembered by her friends in social media posts after news of her death became public. 'She was so full of life and so excited about being only the ninth woman to solo around the world. Too young to be gone so soon," Glenn Stout, a friend and fellow pilot, wrote. She closed out her final video by encouraging her fans to "keep flying forward together." 'Wish me luck," she said. "Thank you, and let's keep flying forward together."
The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
Coast Guard says rotten wood and poor inspections led to deadly schooner mast collapse
Rotten wood and poor inspections appear to have played roles in the collapse of the mast of a historic Maine schooner in an accident that killed one person and injured several others, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report made public on Thursday. The Coast Guard launched a formal investigation after the main mast of the Grace Bailey splintered and fell onto the deck in October 2023 as the 1882-built schooner was returning from a four-day cruise. The report stated that 'deterioration went unnoticed and unaddressed' due to a lack of thorough inspections. It also said oversight and reporting about mast inspections and inspection processes were not adequately documented. 'Inspections were not adequately documented, and there were no formal expectations set for reporting inspection findings. This lack of oversight likely contributed to delayed or inadequate responses to emerging issues, allowing hazards to persist and escalate unchecked,' the report states. The collapse killed Rockland physician Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, who was on board. The report states that 'it is not recommended that criminal prosecution be taken against any person or entity.' But the report faults not just the operators of the vessel but also the Coast Guard itself. It states that Coast Guard mast inspection procedures were 'insufficient for detecting rotted conditions in Grace Bailey's masts.' The owners of the vessel, the Grace Bailey Navigation Company of Rockland, said in a statement that the Grace Bailey crew 'continues to hold Emily closely in our hearts and minds.' The owners said they fully cooperated with the investigation and are they appreciate the focus on increasing safety for wooden sailing vessels. 'After a thorough overhaul of the Grace Bailey and passing a regular safety inspection by the Coast Guard, the Grace Bailey is back sailing, allowing our passengers to enjoy the beauty of Maine's coastline,' the statement said. The report includes nine recommendations for the Coast Guard to implement to try to prevent mast collapses in the future. The top recommendation states there should be broad collaboration with sailing industry organizations and others to identify wooden mast material characteristics and conditions that can contribute to decay. The Grace Bailey is one of a group of vessels commonly called the windjammer fleet, which provide excursions along the Maine coast. The vessel is 118 feet (36 meters) and can carry 29 passengers.
Times
4 hours ago
- Times
Top baby names in England and Wales revealed — but no new Keirs
Act now to keep your subscription We've tried to contact you several times as we haven't been able to take payment. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription.
