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NewsWSVN 7News – Local NewsAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Fort Lauderdale Police investigate boating under the influence incident at Bahia Mar Marina

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating a boating incident at Bahia Mar Marina where a captain allegedly rammed multiple docked vessels while under the influence. An arrest is currently pending the results of a toxicology report.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in significant property damage to private vessels at a major local marina and involves an ongoing criminal investigation into .

Key Facts

  • A boat captain allegedly rammed multiple docked vessels at Bahia Mar Marina early Saturday morning.
  • Witnesses reported the captain appeared to be under the influence during the incident.
  • A bystander held the captain at gunpoint to prevent him from leaving the scene.
  • Fort Lauderdale Police have classified the event as a case of boating while under the influence.
  • The damaged boat involved in the incident remains docked at the marina.
  • An arrest is pending the results of a toxicology report.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report.”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of the incident.”personLeila“Witness to the incident.”locationBahia Mar Marina“Site of the boat crashes.”personJeff Soulouque“Witness to the incident.”