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Catamaran Tragedy: 3 Dead on Caloosahatchee River
1 Dec
Summary
- Three people died after a catamaran capsized on the Caloosahatchee River.
- The incident occurred Saturday evening near Cape Coral between Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
- Investigators are examining wind conditions and the boat's mechanics for the cause.
Three individuals lost their lives and one remains in critical condition following a catamaran capsizing on Florida's Caloosahatchee River. The incident took place Saturday evening, approximately 5 p.m., near Cape Coral. The MTI 390 powerboat flipped, ejecting all four occupants into the water. The FWC is leading the investigation into the cause of the accident.
Details surrounding the event are still emerging. Investigators are looking into factors such as the boat's speed, potential mechanical failures, and wind conditions, which may have affected visibility and steering. Witness accounts suggest the boat was traveling at high speeds, but this has not been officially confirmed. The vessel's outboard motors reportedly detached during the incident and the boat is undergoing examination.
The Caloosahatchee River, known for its popularity among boaters and anglers, became the scene of this tragedy. Emergency responders, including multiple local agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard, were involved in the search and rescue efforts. Sadly, Brenna Millett, Rebecca Knight, and Neal Kirby were recovered, with Millett and Knight pronounced deceased shortly after. Craig Millett was recovered Sunday afternoon after an overnight search.
