On Memorial Day evening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a boat explosion left nearly a dozen people, including two children, hospitalized. The explosion occurred around 5:45 p.m. near the New River Triangle, close to the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Thirteen individuals were aboard the vessel when the explosion happened, tossing passengers into the water. Good Samaritans quickly intervened to help rescue those affected.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spokesman Frank Guzman remarked that the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, with fire investigators present at the scene. Surveillance footage captured the dramatic moment of the explosion, which resulted in multiple casualties. A total of 11 people, including the two children, were taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where several victims suffered significant burns. Many were later transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital, known for its burn unit; reports indicated that ten patients were admitted, with two children in fair condition and other adults in good condition.
Witness Antonio Rivero, who was aboard the boat with his family, suspected a gas leak contributed to the explosion while refueling. He described the chaotic scene and noted that some passengers had severe burn injuries. Witness accounts detailed the immediate aftermath, including efforts to rescue those who had fallen into the water, with some individuals screaming for help due to their burns.
Aerial footage later revealed multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, providing assistance. In addition to the human casualties, rescuers saved an uninjured dog that had been aboard. Investigations into the cause of the explosion are ongoing.
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