MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A barge appears to have struck a sail boat carrying six people, including five children and a woman, who were pulled from the water by responders Monday off Miami Beach, authorities said.
The Coast Guard said a 7-year-old and a 13-year-old were killed in the crash. Right now two other children were in critical condition. An 8-year-old and an 11-year old.
#UPDATE CG investigators release more info concerning the vessel collision that claimed 2 lives near Hibiscus Island, Mon. Deceased are a 7y/o and 13y/o. In critical condition are an 8y/o and an 11y/o. Rescued were a 12y/o and a 19y/o. All female. Release: https://t.co/GP2hjUBdMy pic.twitter.com/7NJh8r6HjP
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) July 28, 2025
The Coast Guard said two children were transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital and were pronounced dead.
Three were transported to Miami Dade Marina.
"Coast Guard Station Miami Beach crews are on scene and providing a safety zone. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is the lead agency for this incident which is currently under investigation."
On July 28, FWC officers, along with federal and local law enforcement partners, responded to a two-vessel boating accident in Miami-Dade County.
— MyFWC (@MyFWC) July 28, 2025
Preliminary information indicates that a barge struck a sailing vessel carrying six people near Star Island in Miami Beach. All six… pic.twitter.com/GaMVpOun2W
The crash happened near Hibiscus Island.
At this time, the sailing vessel remains submerged under the barge and Sector Miami is maintaining a 250-yard safety zone.
