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Survivor clings to capsized boat off Florida overnight; 3 others die

STUART, Fla. » A sheriff says the only person who survived after a boat capsized off Florida clung to the vessel overnight.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder says 45-year-old Robert Stewart was taken to a hospital today after he was found walking on a beach. He is listed in critical condition, but sheriff’s office video shows him walking off a rescue helicopter.

The bodies of two adults and a child were recovered today. Officials identified them as 51-year-old Palm Beach County Deputy Sheriff Fernandas Jones, his 9-year-old son Jayden Jones and Willis Bell. Bell’s age wasn’t immediately available.

The group’s 24-foot Sea Ray boat capsized shortly after leaving Stuart about 8 a.m. Sunday. There was a small-craft advisory with winds above 20 mph causing choppy seas.

Stuart is on the Atlantic Coast, about 80 miles north of Fort Lauderdale.

One response to “Survivor clings to capsized boat off Florida overnight; 3 others die”

  1. BIG says:

    Hello “small craft warnings”

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