Sean Bender Boat Accident, What Happened to Sean Bender?
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Updated Jul 29, 2024
Sean Bender Boat Accident
Sean Bender, a 20-year-old man, was diving for lobsters in the Florida Keys when he was hit by a boat. Near the Boca Chica Bridge, the accident occurred on Wednesday. A 19-foot boat hit Sean in the head, neck, arm, and shoulder while he was enjoying the lobster mini-season.
Sean's injuries were promptly attended to by the boater, who also carried him to shore. Sean's condition is critical at Jackson South Medical Center, where he was flown.
An investigation into the accident is underway by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. If the boater will be charged, such information is currently unknown. This incident happened on the same day that two people were rescued after their boat capsized near Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, also during the lobster mini-season.
The mini-season lasts two days, from Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. to Thursday at 11:59 p.m. The regular lobster season starts on August 6 and runs through March 31. (Source: Cbsnews)
Who is Sean Bender?
Sean Bender is a 20-year-old man who was diving for lobsters in the Florida Keys. He was hit by a boat while diving near the Boca Chica Bridge. Sean suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Miami hospital. The accident happened during the lobster mini-season.
What Happened to Sean Bender?
While lobstering with his brother Steven, 20-year-old diver Sean Bender was in the Florida Keys close to the Boca Chica Bridge. A 1988 Stratos boat, measuring nineteen feet, struck Sean as they were diving. Sean surfaced right in front of the boat, and the operator claimed he was unable to avoid hitting him.
Sean and Steven were assisted in boarding by the boater who had stopped following the collision. Sean was flown by emergency personnel to a hospital in Miami from the Key Haven Boat Ramp, where he was driven by him.
Sean was cut on his head, neck, right arm, and shoulder, among other major injuries. He was breathing, but not very responsive. Regarding whether the dinghy Sean and Steven were riding in had a dive flag, there was substantial dispute as various witnesses gave differing accounts. Later, other witnesses saw the dinghy carried back to their main boat, the Grady White.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are still conducting their investigation, and no charges have been brought against the boat operator as of yet.
This incident occurred during the busy lobster mini-season, which also saw other boating accidents and unusual finds like a package of suspected cocaine.
