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32 Rescued from Sinking Boat Near Miami Beach

5/6/2025

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In a dramatic rescue on Saturday evening, Miami Beach authorities saved 32 individuals from a sinking 63-foot boat near Monument Island. With the U.S. Coast Guard's support, the operation concluded without injuries. While the cause of the sinking is still unknown, commercial salvage crews are now working to recover the vessel, which no longer threatens navigation safety.

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In a dramatic rescue on Saturday evening, Miami Beach authorities saved 32 individuals from a sinking 63-foot boat near Monument Island. With the U.S. Coast Guard's support, the operation concluded without injuries. While the cause of the sinking is still unknown, commercial salvage crews are now working to recover the vessel, which no longer threatens navigation safety.