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Following the September 25th
death of Miami Marlins star
Jose Fernandez, authorities are now releasing details of the boat accident that stole the 24-year-old father-to-be's life.
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On September 26th, authorities identified the two other victims on the boat as 27-year-old Emilio Macias, and 25-year-old Eduardo Rivera.
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The boat was a 32ft SeeVee, which was
reportedly traveling at top speed when it crashed into a rocky jetty off Miami Harbor.
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Top speed for a boat of this kind would have been 50 to 65 miles per hour.
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Two bodies were discovered by divers underneath boat, while a
third body was found on the rocks. Rescuers conducted an exhaustive search to ensure that no other victims had been involved in the crash.
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None of the victims had been wearing a life vest at the time of the accident.
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Authorities do not believe that drugs or alcohol caused the accident.
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