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1 dead after boat capsizes in Palm Beach Inlet

9 children, 3 adults rescued from water
One person died when a boat capsized today in the Palm Beach inlet.
Posted at 2:28 PM, Apr 16, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-16 20:57:55-04

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — One person died when a boat capsized Saturday in the Palm Beach Inlet.

According to Riviera Beach police, the boat capsized on the south side of the jetty.

One person died when a boat capsized today in the Palm Beach inlet.

Nine children and three adults were pulled from the water and taken to Sailfish Marina.

A private vessel and a tow boat also assisted to get people out of the water.

According to police, the person who died was a good Samaritan who was attempting to assist in the rescue.

One person died when a boat capsized today in the Palm Beach inlet.