It is currently unknown how the car fell into the water; the Coast Guard and the Miami-Dade Police Department are investigating the situation. An eyewitness described the ferry toas open in both the front and the back, lined only with a chain to keep cars and passengers on the boat.
The Fisher Island Community Association is cooperating with investigations, according to a statement made by president and CEO Roberto Sosa. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the tragic loss of life of Emma Afra and Vivian Brahms who perished on Tuesday, February 18, when the car they were riding on the ferry ended up in the water for reasons still to be determined,"
. "The entire Fisher Island community mourns their loss and our hearts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones at this very difficult time."The richest ZIP code in the US is a private island off the coast of Miami, where the average income is $2.2 million and sand on the beaches is imported from the Bahamas. Here's what it's like there.
And we care because?
Everything has consequences: error of judgement to remain inside a car in front of a ferry-boat without a barrier to prevent car from falling overboard 🤔
If it was a hire car. A very common issue with people who don't drive a Mercedes normally. Not to place the handbreak on as in different position.
Wow, RIP
Fell... or was pushed?