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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 dog attack in Bimini

A 9-year-old South Florida boy who suffered life-threatening injuries during a dog attack in Bimini met with the U.S. Coast Guard crew that performed his emergency medical evacuation to Miami. The reunion occurred nearly two months after the incident required the crew to transport the child for urgent medical treatment.

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Why It Matters

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

Key Facts

  • A 9-year-old boy from South Florida was attacked by a dog in Bimini.
  • The attack resulted in life-threatening injuries for the child.
  • The U.S. Coast Guard performed an emergency medical evacuation to transport the boy to Miami.
  • The reunion between the boy and the rescue crew took place nearly two months after the incident.

Who's Mentioned

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