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Video shows rescue crews pulling person from Miami River after near-drowning

Miami Police say the person fell from a boat and into the Miami River on Sunday

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Editor's note: Friends told NBC6 days later that the victim went by he/him/his pronouns. Miami Police initially reported that the victim was a woman.

Miami Police Marine Patrol rescued a person on Sunday afternoon after he reportedly fell from a boat and into the Miami River.

Miami Police responded to the scene around 4 p.m.

Crews were later able to locate the victim and video from Only in Dade shows them pulling him out of the water. He was then rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Police confirmed Monday that the victim did not survive.

What led up to him falling overboard and how long he was in the river remain unclear. An investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.

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