Teen Drowns in Florida City Lake; Second 14-Year-Old Airlifted Critical

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Facts marked [CONFIRMED] have been verified by credible sources.

Facts marked [REPORTED] are based on early reports and have not yet been independently confirmed.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Two 14-year-olds went into a lake in Florida City on Saturday. One did not come out alive.

The second remains in a hospital in critical condition.

What We Know So Far

[CONFIRMED] Emergency services responded to a lake near the area of North Redland Road and Northwest 10th Street in Florida City, according to WSVN.

[CONFIRMED] A diver with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue located a 14-year-old boy unresponsive in the lake. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

[CONFIRMED] A second 14-year-old went under the water across the lake and did not resurface. He was located and airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.

[CONFIRMED] The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating the death. The incident remains under active investigation.

[REPORTED] The circumstances that led to both teens entering the lake have not been confirmed by authorities.

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What Is Still Unknown

• The identities of both teens, pending family notification.

• How the teens came to be in the lake and whether they were together.

• The current condition of the second teen beyond "critical."

• Whether any other individuals were present at the scene.

• Whether the lake is a designated swimming area or restricted.

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What Authorities Have Said

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed it is investigating the death. No additional statement has been issued beyond confirmation of the investigation and the initial incident details.

No official statement has been made as of publication regarding the second teen's condition or the circumstances of the incident.

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What to Watch Next

An update on the condition of the second teen and the formal identification of the victim who died are the next key developments.

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Sources

• WSVN — Teen Drowns in Florida City Lake; Another Airlifted in Critical Condition

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