Introduction to the Incident
A boat capsized in North Miami Beach Saturday, throwing several people into the water. One of the passengers is in the hospital.
Details of the Accident
Cell phone and surveillance video shows a boat crash into another boat, launch into the air and flip over, sending several people in the water. It happened in North Miami Beach’s Eastern Shores community, near Northeast 35th avenue and 181st street.
Eyewitness Account
Bram Fiebelkorn was feet away. “I see a boat that just started zig zagging real fast,” Fiebelkorn said.
Fiebelkorn said he was in his hot tub at his home when he saw the boat speed up. He had seconds to get out the way.
“It was nuts, it was absolutely crazy,” Fiebelkorn said.
Rescue Efforts
Fiebelkorn and several of his neighbors jumped into action to help the people who were ejected from the boat.
“Kids were on the boat , mother and father on the boat and everyone was ejected,” Fiebelkorn said. “[I] went under the boat to see if anyone else was under there, at that point everyone had been removed. We were able to pull them out and everyone survived so it turned out to be a good night.”
Official Response
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said everyone board was accounted for and one adult patient went to the hospital.
Fiebelkorn and his neighbors said they were in the right place at the right time.
“Look, if I were on the other side I would hope good folks would do the same for me,” Fiebelkorn said. “[I’m’] very happy it ended the way it did because everyone survived. There were no casualties; the kids were fine.”
Investigation
There’s no information on how or why the boat operator crashed or how many people were on board.
Conclusion
The incident in North Miami Beach is a stark reminder of the importance of safety and vigilance on the water. Fortunately, thanks to the quick actions of nearby residents, everyone on board the boat was rescued, and there were no fatalities. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
FAQs
Q: What happened in North Miami Beach?
A: A boat capsized, throwing several people into the water, with one passenger hospitalized.
Q: Where did the incident occur?
A: The incident happened in North Miami Beach’s Eastern Shores community, near Northeast 35th avenue and 181st street.
Q: Were there any fatalities?
A: No, there were no fatalities, thanks to the quick response of nearby residents.
Q: Is the cause of the crash known?
A: The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with no information available yet.
