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Dramatic rescue after sailboat collides with barge in Miami

Five children between the ages of eight and 12 were on the sailboat (not pictured) when it capsized, authorities said. — Five children between the ages of eight and 12 were on the sailboat (not pictured) when it capsized, authorities said. (Getty)

A sailboat carrying five children and one adult capsized in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach after colliding with a barge.
The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Monday near Star Island.
Two people died at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and a third victim was left unresponsive following the collision.
The children, aged between eight and 12, were participating in a youth sailing programme through the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard are currently investigating the incident.

Two dead after barge hits and capsizes sailboat near Miami that was carrying five kids and one adult — In full