NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade authorities rescue unresponsive snorkeler near Key Biscayne
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Rescue crews transported an unresponsive snorkeler to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday morning after a water rescue near Key Biscayne. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the incident near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse and No Name Harbor.
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A man was hospitalized in critical condition following a water emergency near Key Biscayne, prompting a multi-agency rescue response.
Key Facts
- An unresponsive snorkeler was found in the water near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse.
- Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.
- Marine patrol units pulled the victim from the water and brought him to a white 35-foot boat.
- First responders rendezvoused at No Name Harbor where firefighters performed CPR.
- The victim was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
- As of Monday morning, authorities had not released the snorkeler's identity.
- An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Deputies responded to the near drowning”locationMiami“City where the news report originates”locationNo Name Harbor“Rendezvous point for marine patrol and firefighters performing CPR”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder for the news article”locationFowey Rocks Lighthouse“Location in the water near where the snorkeler was found”locationRyder Trauma Center“Hospital where the victim was airlifted”locationKey Biscayne“Area near where the snorkeling incident occurred”