Third girl dies from drowning after sailboat collision near Miami Beach
- A sailboat carrying five girls and their counselor crashed with a commercial barge in Biscayne Bay on July 28.
- Three girls, including Arielle Buchman, lost their lives due to accidental drowning as a result of the incident, while a fourth girl was hospitalized but later released.
- The tragedy has left the sailing community and the families deeply heartbroken and mourning the loss of the children.
In Miami Beach, Florida, a tragic incident occurred on July 28 that resulted in the deaths of three young girls during a summer sailing camp. A sailboat carrying six individuals, including five girls and their 19-year-old camp counselor, was struck by a barge while navigating Biscayne Bay. Witnesses reported that the sailboat was dragged under the barge, which carried a crane along with materials, creating a chaotic scene as all children were wearing life jackets and were thrown from the vessel. Miami Beach Fire-Rescue crews responded quickly to the accident, which also involved agencies from Miami, Miami-Dade, and the Coast Guard to assist in the recovery efforts. Investigators concluded that the crash tragically affected the lives of the families and the surrounding community, with all children participating in a sailing program linked to the Miami Yacht Club. Following the collision, emergency crews were able to treat a 12-year-old girl and the camp counselor, who were transported to safety without needing hospitalization. However, three other young girls—Arielle