NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade rescue crews airlift unresponsive snorkeler to hospital from near Key Biscayne
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Emergency rescue crews hospitalized a male snorkeler in critical condition on Sunday after he was found unresponsive in the water near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene, performed CPR at No Name Harbor, and airlifted the victim to Ryder Trauma Center.
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A man's life is in critical condition following a near-drowning incident, highlighting emergency response operations in the Key Biscayne waters.
Key Facts
- A male snorkeler was found unresponsive in the water near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse on Sunday.
- Emergency crews responded at around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.
- CPR was started on a white 35-foot boat.
- Marine patrol units transported the victim to No Name Harbor.
- Miami-Dade firefighters performed CPR at No Name Harbor.
- The man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
- Deputies withheld the snorkeler's identity as of Monday morning pending investigation.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Deputies responded to the near drowning”locationNo Name Harbor“Rendezvous point where firefighters performed CPR”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder for the article”locationFowey Rocks Lighthouse“Area in the water near where the snorkeler was found”locationRyder Trauma Center“Hospital where the victim was airlifted”locationKey Biscayne“Location near where the snorkeler was found”