Marlins star Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident at 24 Mike Oz
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Sep 25, 2016, 7:12 AM
Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez was one of three people who died in a boating accident in Miami Beach early Sunday morning.
He was 24.
“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.”
Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game at Marlins Stadium was canceled following the news, the team statement announced. Fernandez was originally scheduled to pitch on Sunday, but had his start pushed back to Monday.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 18: Starting pitcher Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Multiple sources reported and confirmed the news on Sunday morning including Ken Rosenthal, and Marlins beat writer Clark Spencer. According to WFOR-TV in Miami, authorities were notified of the accident at about 3 a.m.:
Upon arrival, a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Fireboat found the boat upside down and crashed into rocks. Three victims were found dead and rescuers continued searching for more people. The boat involved in the crash is approximately thirty feet long.
At a press conference Sunday, Florida Fire and Wildlife Commission said drugs and alcohol were not found on the boat, but they will perform a full toxicology report. They believe speed was a likely factor in the crash. Two of the victims were found under the boat and one was under water. The other two victims weren’t athletes, rather personal friends of Fernandez. They weren’t identified publicly. None of them were wearing life jackets.
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Poster Comment:
Not wearing life jackets when boating is kiss of death if you end up in water.