FWC finds boat after man struck and killed while spearfishing in the Florida Keys

The victim was identified as an adult man but his name wasn't released

By NBC6 • Published July 5, 2024 • Updated on July 5, 2024 at 9:50 pm

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An investigation was underway after a man was struck and killed by a boat while spearfishing in the Florida Keys Friday afternoon.

The incident happened around 1:15 p.m. in the water off Mile Marker 39, Monroe County Sheriff's Office officials said.

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The victim was identified as an adult man but his name wasn't released.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sought information about the boat, which was located Friday evening. It's described as a 32-foot Contender with a white T-top, white hull, and blue paint on the bottom, with twin, white, Mercury outboard engines.

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