A tragic incident unfolded off the Florida coast on Sunday when a boat capsized, leaving one person dead and five others missing. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) was alerted to the situation by a good Samaritan who reported the overturned vessel approximately 29 miles from St. Lucie Inlet.
The USCG was able to rescue four of the nine people aboard the capsized boat, as per an individual who was on the vessel. The remaining five passengers are still unaccounted for, as confirmed by both the USCG and Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR).
The four survivors were airlifted to Stuart Airport by the USCG and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital by MCFR. The search for the missing five passengers is still ongoing, with the USCG leading the efforts.
The capsized boat incident has resulted in one fatality so far, with the identity of the deceased yet to be released. The rescued passengers, while alive, did not escape unscathed. According to MCFR, one of the survivors sustained serious injuries, while the other three suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The USCG continues its search for the missing passengers, maintaining hope of finding them alive. The cause of the boat capsizing is still under investigation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise while at sea, even when conditions may appear favorable.
The identities of the rescued passengers and the details of their current medical conditions have not been disclosed. The local community is holding its breath, hoping for a positive outcome for the missing passengers.