The collision between two vessels is being investigated by the United States Coast Guard.
The United States Coast Guard will continue with the investigation of the incident.
After the tragic death of Mila Yankelevich7 -year -old granddaughter of Cris Morenathe authorities investigating the shock of boats that ended in a fatal accident gave the First details of the case. First, Frank Florio, commander of the Coast Guard in the Miami area, said that the initial objective is to “determine what happened and understand how it happened to avoid future tragedies.”
The collision was between a tugboat that operated near the Hibiscus and Monument Islands And a vela boat, where the youngest was, along with four other children between 7 and 13 years old. In addition, there was a woman identified as the counselor of the camp. Mila And a 13 -year -old girl were the fatal victims and there are two girls in critical condition in the Jackson Memorial Hospital.
“We believe that all the girls were using lifeguardsbut the investigation has to confirm it, ”said the officer.
All the details of the boat clash in Miami
During a press conference, he said that the incident report occurred at 11:27 in the morning and the first rescue team to arrive at the place was that of Miami Beach and then joined Miami-Dade, the Florida Fishing and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Miami Beach Coast Guard Station. “It was a quick and coordinated response of a dedicated team of professionals,” said Florio.
In turn, he added that the captain is part of the investigation and was already questioned: “We did the alcohol and toxic test and we are waiting for the report right now,” said the officer and said that “Speed is a factor” that take into account in the investigations.
Regarding the future of the investigation, he clarified that he will continue in the hands of the United States Coast Guard And he emphasized: “Our goal is clear: Preserve the testslearn all possible lessons and support those affected. Rescue operations to remove the candle vessel and the tugboat will begin shortly today. Once finished, we will lift the security zone that remains active. ”
To close the press conference, FLORIO He addressed the families already affected by the incident and said: “Know that we share their pain. We will not take this lightly and we will not forget it. We owe them answers and we are committed to finding them. God bless those who have lost“
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