A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter File Photo
MIAMI — A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew and a good Samaritan assisted three people in the water, Tuesday, after their vessel capsized near Marathon.
The aircrew hoisted two people from the water and the good Samaritan rescued the remaining person at approximately 3:30 p.m.
The hoisted people were transported to awaiting emergency medical services where one of them was pronounced deceased by EMS personnel.
The good Samaritan transported the person they rescued from the water back to shore.
A member of the International Emergency Response Coordination Center notified Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders, at approximately 2:35 p.m., of a distress signal about 15 miles south of Marathon from a satellite emergency notification device.
“Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends who lost their loved one,” said Christopher Eddy, Coast Guard District Seven search and rescue mission coordinator. “Despite all of our coordinated efforts, we were not able to bring everyone back home safe to their family.”
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the cause of the incident.
A U.S. Navy Marlin helicopter crew also assisted in the search.
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