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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Two children dead after sailboat and barge collision near Hibiscus Island, officials say
Two children were killed and four others injured Monday after a barge struck a sailboat near Hibiscus Island, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard. At approximately 11:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Miami received a report from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue of a collision between a sailboat and a barge near Hibiscus Island. Officials said six people, an adult female counselor and five children ranging in age from 8 to 12, entered the water. The sailboat sank following the impact. Three victims were transported to Miami-Dade Marina and two were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. One person remains unresponsive, according to the Coast Guard. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said their officers responded to the crash along with multiple agencies. A collective dive and water rescue effort involved Miami Beach Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and law enforcement from both cities. One child and the adult counselor were evaluated at the scene but were not hospitalized. The Coast Guard is leading the investigation, which remains ongoing. The Miami Yacht Club confirmed that an incident occurred earlier today on the water involving youth participants of the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation. "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."
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
- General
- The Independent
Five kids and adult dramatically rescued from water near Miami after barge hits and sinks their sailboat
Five young children and one adult were rescued from the water off Miami Beach after a barge struck their sailboat, leaving three of the children critically injured, authorities said. 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.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Two children dead after sailboat and barge collision near Star Island, officials say
Two children were killed and four others injured Monday after a barge struck a sailboat near Star Island, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard. At approximately 11:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Miami received a report from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue of a collision between a sailboat and a barge near Hibiscus Island. Officials said six people, an adult female counselor and five children ranging in age from 8 to 12, entered the water. The sailboat sank following the impact. Three victims were transported to Miami-Dade Marina and two were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. One person remains unresponsive, according to the Coast Guard. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said their officers responded to the crash along with multiple agencies. A collective dive and water rescue effort involved Miami Beach Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and law enforcement from both cities. One child and the adult counselor were evaluated at the scene but were not hospitalized. FWC is leading the investigation, which remains ongoing. No further details have been released.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Associated Press
Five kids hospitalized after barge collided with sailing boat, authorities say
A barge appears to have struck a sailing boat carrying six people, including five children and a woman, who were pulled from the water by responders Monday off of Miami Beach, Florida, authorities said. The collision happened near Star Island in Biscayne Bay, and all the victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, said Arielle Callender, a regional spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in a statement. The agency is investigating the crash, and has not disclosed details about those injured. Local television stations showed first responders, some in scuba diving gear, in boats around what appears to be a barge.
