Five children missing as boat sinks in Miami…with chest compressions being performed on survivor
A sinking boat left five children reportedly missing after the vessel submerged into the water off Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach, Florida.
The frightening incident took place Monday morning as rescuers pulled two adults from Biscayne Bay after the sailboat capsized.
Paramedics were seen performing chest compressions on at least one victim while several divers were spotted in the water.
It is unclear how many people were onboard and how old the children are. A search and rescue operation is currently underway. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are also unclear.
At least one victim was transported to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in serious condition.
All victims have been accounted for, according to Miami Beach Police. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Officials with Miami Beach Fire Rescue, Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dad Fire Rescue, the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are at the scene.
Daily Mail contacted the Miami Beach Police Department and the City of Miami Beach for more information.
Five children are reportedly missing after a sailboat sank Monday morning off Hibiscus Island in Miami Beach, Florida
It is unclear how many people were onboard and how old the children are. A search and rescue operation is currently underway
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
