U.S. Coast Guard Searches for Missing Boaters After Florida Capsizing Incident
Search efforts continue for five missing individuals following a boat capsizing off Florida's Atlantic Coast. One deceased and four rescued; injuries reported.
Overview
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for five missing individuals after a vessel capsized 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet, Florida, on April 11. Reports indicate that one person has died, while four others were rescued with non-life-threatening injuries. The boat, approximately 25 feet long, had departed from the Bahamas. Authorities have stated that the search will continue, with efforts adjusted based on various factors, including water conditions and time elapsed since the incident. Further updates from the Coast Guard are anticipated as the situation develops.
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There were at least ten people on the boat, with one deceased, four rescued, and five still missing.
The boat departed from the Bahamas and capsized three days before the rescue on Sunday, reportedly on Friday.
The people on the boat were from the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Of the four rescued, three had non-life-threatening injuries, and one had serious injuries.
The boat was located approximately 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet, Florida.
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