Overview
- The $4 million Tecnomar for Lamborghini yacht, designed for seven people, was carrying approximately 30 passengers when it began sinking near Monument Island on May 3.
- The U.S. Coast Guard, local marine patrol, and good Samaritans coordinated a swift rescue operation, ensuring no injuries among the 32 passengers onboard.
- Social media footage shows passengers, including influencers, documenting the sinking and continuing to party during the rescue, drawing criticism online.
- The vessel was removed from the channel by commercial salvage teams and is no longer a hazard to navigation.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has launched an investigation into the incident, with the cause of the water ingress still undetermined.