11 hospitalized in possible Miami boat explosion, officials say
Summary
Eleven people were injured and taken to a hospital after a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida. Fire and rescue teams responded to the scene, and the cause of the explosion is still being investigated.Key Facts
- The incident happened around 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time on a Saturday near the Haulover Sandbar in Miami.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the Coast Guard, and Florida Fish and Wildlife responded to a report of a possible boat explosion.
- Eleven injured people were taken to a local hospital, with injuries including burns and more serious trauma.
- The fire department classified the event as a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident due to the number of injured.
- Witnesses said the boat caught fire quickly after the ignition, and some people were thrown off the boat.
- The boat involved was a 40-foot cabin cruiser called Nauti Nabors from Texas, certified for recreational use.
- The registered owner of the boat is Mark Mihm of Denison, Texas.
- Officials remind boaters to carry safety gear like life vests, radios, fire extinguishers, and have an experienced captain onboard.
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