A child was injured by a boat propeller yesterday morning off the coast of the Florida Keys and had to be airlifted to Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami for treatment. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported that the incident occurred approximately five miles off Mile Marker 48 in the Gulf waters around 11 a.m., according to NBC Miami.
The juvenile, whose age has not been disclosed, suffered an injury to their leg due to a boat propeller. Details on the child's condition following the accident have not been made public. As confirmed by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office via an official Facebook post, the patient required urgent care and was transported by air to receive emergency medical services at a Miami-based hospital.
To provide immediate assistance to the injured party, emergency personnel responded swiftly to the scene. The child's identity and current health status remain confidential, as officials are likely prioritizing the well-being and privacy of the minor and their family during this distressing time. It is also unclear how the child came into contact with the boat propeller. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has yet to release additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident.
