Victim identified in fatal boating accident that left 1 dead, 2 injured

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities continue to investigate a fatal, single vessel boat accident that occurred on Saturday in Card Sound.

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On Sunday, authorities identified the victim as 21-year-old Eytan M. Genoune of Boynton Beach.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, three people were ejected from the 34-foot Nor-Tech boat on Saturday morning due to “a sudden turn.”

Two people were pulled from the water and rushed to a nearby hospital, according to the FWC.

A third person, Genoune, did not survive and was deceased when pulled from the water, authorities said.

The FWC said the investigation remains active and that a final report will be available once its concluded.

Loved ones created a fundraising page to help family members with funeral expenses, and it can be found by clicking here.

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