One Dead, One Missing After Boat Crash in Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral, FL – November 30, 2025 - A boat crash in Cape Coral, Florida, has left one person dead and another missing as of Saturday evening, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The incident occurred earlier today, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation.
Officials reported that four people were aboard a MTI 390 when the crash took place. Three of the occupants were transported to a local hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased, as well as the nationalities and names of all those involved, have not yet been released to the public.
The search for the missing boater is ongoing, involving FWC, the Cape Coral Police Department, Cape Coral Fire Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Lee county EMS.
The incident has sparked concern among local boaters, with many taking to social media to express their worries and call for increased safety measures.
“The river is very risky boating on the weekend,” Sandy Yohe Guffey commented on Facebook.”The river needs to be patrolled to prevent these accidents and mandate boaters course for all boaters.”
Other Facebook users echoed these sentiments. Jeanne Sweeney wrote, “Praying…I was with my family boating yesterday and there were some boats going really fast. So sad!” Alex L. Flor stated,”This is the one reason I stay off the water on holiday weekends…Need a little more LE on the waterways to keep order.”
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details becomes available.