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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Coast Guard crew reunites with 9-year-old boy rescued after Bimini dog attack

A 9-year-old South Florida boy who sustained life-threatening injuries during a dog attack in Bimini one month ago has met with the U.S. Coast Guard crew that transported him to Miami for emergency medical care.

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Why It Matters

This event highlights the role of the U.S. Coast Guard in providing emergency services for U.S. citizens injured in international waters or nearby territories.

Key Facts

  • A 9-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack in Bimini.
  • The incident occurred one month prior to the reunion.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard performed an emergency medical evacuation to transport the boy to Miami.
  • The boy and the rescue crew held a reunion following his recovery.

Who's Mentioned

locationBimini“The location where the dog attack occurred.”organizationU.S. Coast Guard“The agency responsible for the medical evacuation of the child.”locationMiami“The destination for the boy's emergency medical treatment.”