Overview

• The 63-foot Tecnomar for Lamborghini yacht, certified for a maximum of 16 passengers, was carrying 32 people when it began taking on water near Monument Island on May 3, 2025.
• All passengers, including numerous social media influencers, were safely rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies with no injuries reported.
• Social media footage showed passengers continuing to party, take selfies, and prioritize saving luxury items during the rescue operation.
• Authorities, led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are investigating the cause of the flooding, with overcapacity emerging as a central focus.
• Commercial salvage crews are working to recover the sunken yacht, which is not considered a navigational hazard.