Miami-Dade County

Missing personal watercraft rider found dead in Miami-Dade, authorities say

A missing man last seen on a jet ski was found dead in a Miami-Dade canal early Saturday morning, according to FWC.
A missing man last seen on a jet ski was found dead in a Miami-Dade canal early Saturday morning, according to FWC. Getty Images | Royalty Free

A missing man last seen on a jet ski was found dead in Southwest Miami-Dade early Saturday morning, officials say.

At around 7 p.m. on Friday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was alerted to a missing boater in Miami-Dade. An unoccupied personal watercraft was later found in a Kendall canal, according to FWC.

FWC officers searched for the man through the night, eventually finding his body in the water.

Authorities have yet to release the man’s identity or further details on the what may have led to his death.

This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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