MIAMI, FL – A dramatic rescue unfolded near Monument and Star Islands as a boat carrying 32 passengers began to sink late Tuesday afternoon. The incident prompted an urgent response from local authorities, including the Miami Beach Marine Patrol, the Coast Guard, and Miami-Dade emergency services, who worked swiftly to evacuate the passengers and bring them to safety.
The first signs of trouble emerged shortly after 5 p.m., when the boat, a 63-foot vessel, started taking on water. Witnesses on nearby boats and on land quickly captured the unfolding chaos on their phones, as the passengers scrambled to safety. The scene was both shocking and surreal, with onlookers describing the vessel as a “Lamborghini boat” in disbelief as it began to submerge.
Marine Patrol units were the first to respond, launching an all-hands-on-deck rescue operation. Given the number of people on board, additional backup was called in to ensure everyone was safely evacuated. The Coast Guard later shared images on social media, depicting passengers clad in lifejackets awaiting rescue.
Tourists on boats in the vicinity expressed astonishment at the unexpected turn of events. “We were approaching and saw something unusual. As we got closer, it became clear that a large boat was sinking,” recounted one witness. Another observer noted the presence of numerous police boats and a yacht that had flipped over, standing vertically in the water.
As of now, the cause of the boat’s rapid descent remains a mystery. The Coast Guard is investigating, aiming to determine what led to the vessel’s compromise. Despite the dramatic scenes and potential for disaster, all passengers were successfully rescued without any reported injuries.
The incident has left many in the Miami boating community on edge, as authorities work to piece together the circumstances leading up to the boat’s sinking. For now, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of all involved and preventing similar occurrences in the future.