12-Year-Old Boy Found Dead Off Fort Lauderdale Beach After Swimming Incident

Tragic Discovery Off Fort Lauderdale Beach

• 💔 A 12-year-old boy was found dead by divers off Fort Lauderdale Beach on Friday night.
• 🔍 The discovery occurred around 8:00 p.m. after an extensive search involving multiple agencies.

Youth Basketball Team Day Trip

• 🏀 The boy was with his traveling youth basketball club, Team Jordan, on a day trip.
• 😥 The team, based in Lake Worth, was on the beach for what was intended to be a joyful outing.

Search Efforts Amidst Rough Conditions

• 🌊 Divers from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department located the boy after a two-hour search.
• ⚠️ Search conditions were challenging due to rough waters, including white caps and strong currents.
• 🚁 The search involved Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the Coast Guard, and lifeguards.

Devastating Aftermath

• 😭 Teammates and coaches were left devastated, huddling together on the shoreline.
• 📞 A mother of a teammate described the situation as devastating, emphasizing the shock of receiving such news.
• 🚨 Fort Lauderdale Police Department will conduct a standard death investigation into the incident.