A tragic boating accident occurred near Jacksonville, Fla., when a small boat capsized on the St. Johns River, resulting in one confirmed death and three individuals missing, including two children. The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities responded quickly, rescuing four individuals from the overturned vessel. Unfortunately, divers did not find anyone beneath the boat, and additional search efforts continued. Eyewitness reports indicated that no life jackets were worn by those onboard, raising concerns about safety regulations amidst the calm weather conditions during the incident.
The U.S. Coast Guard received reports of an overturned vessel around 7 p.m. near Goat Island, which is north of Jacksonville.
Divers from the sheriff's office did not find any people underneath the boat, however, despite initial reports of others missing.
A crew from the sheriff's office discovered a person in the water who was dead, confirming the tragic outcome of the capsizing incident.
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