Miami, Florida – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is currently on the lookout for a boater who fled the scene after fatally striking a young girl who was waterskiing near Nixon Beach in Key Biscayne. The tragic incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, resulting in the girl losing her life due to the injuries sustained from the collision.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited, as the FWC has chosen not to disclose any information regarding the girl’s age or identity at this time. However, authorities are diligently searching for the boat involved in the accident, which was reportedly last seen heading west from Nixon Beach.
According to the commission, the watercraft in question is described as a center console boat with a light blue hull, possibly featuring blue or dark blue bottom paint. Additionally, the boat is equipped with multiple white outboard motors, aiding in the identification process as the search continues.
Individuals who witnessed the tragic event or possess any pertinent video footage or information are urged to come forward and reach out to the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or contact Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477). Any assistance or leads provided could be crucial in helping authorities track down the responsible party and bring closure to the heartbreaking situation.
As the investigation unfolds and the search for the fleeing boater intensifies, the community remains on edge, hoping for swift justice and closure for the family of the young girl who lost her life in such a tragic manner on a seemingly routine day out on the water. The FWC continues to appeal to the public for any assistance that may aid in resolving this devastating case and providing answers to the grieving loved ones left behind.