NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Teen identified after drowning in Southwest Miami-Dade lake
A 14-year-old boy, Marcus L. Sanders, died after drowning in a man-made lake in Southwest Miami-Dade on Saturday. A second 14-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition following a second incident at the same location an hour later.
Read the full story at NBC 6 South FloridaWhy It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at a specific man-made lake located at 33600 N. Redland Road where two separate emergencies occurred within one hour.
Key Facts
- Marcus L. Sanders, 14, died following a drowning incident at a man-made lake at 33600 N. Redland Road.
- Emergency services were called to the lake on Saturday shortly after 7 p.m.
- A second 14-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition after a second near-drowning incident at the same lake one hour later.
- The investigation into both incidents remains active.
- Witnesses reported seeing fishing equipment at the scene.
Who's Mentioned
location33600 N. Redland Road“location of the man-made lake”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“investigating the incidents”personJim Brown“neighbor who witnessed the aftermath”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“contacted for information regarding the victims”organizationFlorida City Police“responded to the initial call”personMarcus L. Sanders“14-year-old victim who died”organizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“responded to the scene”organizationNBC6“news outlet reporting the story”