MARATHON, FLA. (WSVN) - A 47-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy from Miami-Dade County died in a personal watercraft accident in Marathon, authorities said.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the victims were riding on a 2018 Yamaha personal watercraft when they struck a seawall, at around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Both victims succumbed to their injuries.
As of Wednesday evening, their identities have not been released.
FWC officials continue to investigate the incident.
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