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Search Continues for Five Missing After Florida Boat Capsizing Leaves One Dead

Four survivors were rescued and transported for medical evaluation as authorities coordinate efforts to locate the remaining passengers.

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U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued 4 people, while 5 others remain missing after the vessel reportedly capsized, about 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet on Sunday.
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 13: U.S. Coast Guard officers patrol the waters near President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club on January 13, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. With Trump's inauguration a week away, the Senate will begin to hold confirmation hearings this week for many of his Cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, Pam Bondi for Attorney General and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A boat capsized 29 miles off the coast of St. Lucie Inlet, Florida, on Friday, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation.
  • One person has been confirmed dead, and four others were rescued and treated for injuries, with one in serious condition.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard and Martin County Fire Rescue are actively searching for five missing individuals as of Monday morning.
  • The incident was reported by a good Samaritan, whose quick action enabled authorities to initiate a response.
  • Rescue efforts included helicopter transport of survivors to a local hospital, highlighting the urgency of the operation.