NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 29, 2026Miami-Dade
14-year-old boy drowns in southwest Miami-Dade lake
A 14-year-old boy named Marcus Sanders drowned in a lake near North Redland Road and Northwest 12th Street on Saturday night. A second 14-year-old was also found in the same lake shortly after and remains in critical condition.
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Two teenagers were involved in separate drowning incidents at the same location in southwest Miami-Dade, resulting in one fatality and one hospitalization.
Key Facts
- Marcus Sanders, 14, died after drowning in a lake near North Redland Road and Northwest 12th Street on Saturday night.
- Emergency services were called to the scene around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
- A second 14-year-old was found in the same lake within an hour of the first incident.
- The second teenager was airlifted to a hospital and remains in critical condition.
- The identity of the second teenager has not been released by officials.
Who's Mentioned
personMarcus Sanders“14-year-old victim who drowned”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Reporting agency for the incident”personJazmine Sanders“Mother of Marcus Sanders”locationHomestead Middle School“School attended by Marcus Sanders”locationNorth Redland Road and Northwest 12th Street“Location of the lake where the incidents occurred”organizationNBC6“News outlet reporting the story”