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Victims Identified in Cape Coral River Capsizing That Killed 3, Left 1 Critical

State wildlife officials lead a multi-agency inquiry reviewing speed, weather, possible motor failure.

Overview

  • FWC identified the deceased as Brenna Millett, 49, Craig Millett, 56, and Rebecca Knight, 48, who split time between Cape Coral and Maine.
  • Neal Kirby of Cape Coral remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to officials.
  • The 39-foot vessel flipped around 4–5 p.m. near the Cape Coral Yacht Club, ejecting all four aboard into the Caloosahatchee River.
  • Three people were recovered on Saturday, with two pronounced dead at the scene, and the fourth was found deceased on Sunday after an extensive search.
  • The investigation has not determined a cause; witnesses reported high speed and brief airborne movement, FWC noted windy conditions, and a spokesperson said the boat’s motors appeared to have detached.