NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade rescue crews transport unresponsive snorkeler to hospital from Key Biscayne
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Rescue crews transported an unresponsive snorkeler found near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition on Sunday. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the incident following emergency radio transmissions at around 10:45 a.m.
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A man was hospitalized in critical condition following a water rescue incident near Key Biscayne, highlighting local emergency response operations.
Key Facts
- An unresponsive snorkeler was found in the water near Fowey Rocks Lighthouse on Sunday.
- Emergency responders received a call regarding the incident at around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.
- CPR was started on a 35-foot boat after the victim was pulled from the water.
- Miami-Dade firefighters performed CPR at No Name Harbor after marine patrol units transported the victim there.
- The man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.
- Deputies withheld the snorkeler's identity as of Monday morning while investigating the incident.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Responded to the near drowning”locationMiami“City where rescue reporting originated”locationNo Name Harbor“Rendezvous point for emergency responders”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”locationFowey Rocks Lighthouse“Area where the snorkeler was found”locationRyder Trauma Center“Hospital where the victim was airlifted”locationKey Biscayne“Location near where the incident occurred”