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Authorities rescued six individuals near Star Island in Miami Beach after a barge collided with the sailboat they were on.
This incident involving two vessels occurred on Monday morning, as confirmed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR).
“All six victims, consisting of an adult female and five juveniles, were retrieved from the water and taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention,” stated an FWC spokesperson.
According to reports from local WSVN, three children were in critical condition and one was stable when they were transported to the hospital. Police informed the TV station that the children’s ages range from eight to twelve.
On July 28, 2025, Florida authorities rescued an adult and five juveniles following a collision involving two vessels near Star Island. Children aged 8 to 12 were in critical condition after the incident. (WSVN)
MDFR received a distress call about a submerged vessel with missing occupants at 11:14 a.m. The county agency worked alongside Miami Beach Fire and City of Miami Fire Rescue to respond to the call.
A sailboat sank in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach on July 28, 2025. (WSVN)
“Divers were deployed to search for the missing occupants. Thanks to the swift rescue response from all agencies, all persons were located and removed from the water,” said an MDFR spokesperson.
Multiple agencies responded to the call for a submerged vessel with missing occupants near Miami Beach on July 28, 2025. (WSVN)
FWC is conducting an investigation into the boating accident.
