One Swimmer Missing After Distressing Incident in Miami Beach
- Miami Beach Police responded to South Pointe Park Pier on Saturday evening after two swimmers were reported in distress.
- One swimmer, a female juvenile, was rescued, but another remains missing despite ongoing search efforts.
- Rescue efforts are set to continue on Sunday as authorities remain committed to locating the missing swimmer.
On Saturday evening, Miami Beach Police responded to an emergency at South Pointe Park Pier where two swimmers were reported to be in distress. A female juvenile was successfully rescued, while the other swimmer remains unaccounted for. Witnesses captured the scene, showing multiple rescue teams actively searching the waters. Although the search was temporarily suspended that night, authorities deployed drones to continue monitoring the area. Miami Beach Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue announced plans to resume the search efforts on Sunday, emphasizing their commitment to finding the missing swimmer and supporting families affected by this incident. This situation highlights the risks associated with swimming in the ocean, especially during adverse weather conditions or increased surf activity, which may have contributed to the distress of the swimmers.