Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez killed in 3am boating incident

[BradyBunch]

Yup, some of the best fishing I've ever done has been at night. But you better know your surroundings because you can't see a dang thing when you are cruising the water. The jetty that JF's boat struck was basically invisible as they were cruising along. They never saw it coming.

I'd buy that but the jetties at Government Cut (Miami) is well known to boaters. Been there 100 years or more. It's also a slow area as it's entrance to Port of Miami. Looks like alcohol or stupidity by driver.

[waroriole]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is heartbreaking. Jose Fernandez just posted this a few days ago. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPJose?src=hash">#RIPJose</a> <a href="https://t.co/G4EAFgIpA0">pic.twitter.com/G4EAFgIpA0</a></p>— Chelsea Gates (@ChelseaGatesTV) <a href="

">September 25, 2016</a></blockquote>

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That's so terrible. He seemed like a guy that really had a lot of fun playing a game he dominated.

[Frobby]

I'd buy that but the jetties at Government Cut (Miami) is well known to boaters. Been there 100 years or more. It's also a slow area as it's entrance to Port of Miami. Looks like alcohol or stupidity by driver.

It seems likely, but the police/coroner will tell us if alcohol was involved. Was anyone else in the boat?

[Can_of_corn]

It seems likely, but the police/coroner will tell us if alcohol was involved. Was anyone else in the boat?

Three fatalities.

[BradyBunch]

It seems likely, but the police/coroner will tell us if alcohol was involved. Was anyone else in the boat?

2 others died. The driver and the boat was widely used by team players in the past from presser.

[nevadaO]

This makes me sick to my stomach. Such a great guy and amazing talent.

Thoughts are with his family and the family of those also killed in this tragedy. Such sad news for MLB.

[bpilktree]

2 others died. The driver and the boat was widely used by team players in the past from presser.

Yeah sound like this guy the driver was some sort of guide/driver. So someone that knows the area. Defiantly a bit strange it ended up on the rocks then.

[bpilktree]

The press conference said they got a call in at 3 am. That may not have been when it wrecked. Maybe they were called because the boat was supposed to dock at a certain time but did not come in so they called for missing boat or someone else boating else boating was coming in or going out and noticed it on rocks and called accident in.

[schittenden]

Lorenzo Veloz of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that, telling reporters mid-morning that the 32-foot SeaVee was traveling full speed when it struck the rocks, according to the AP. There was no evidence of alcohol or illegal substances and Fernandez, he added, was not wearing a life vest.

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[bobmc]

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[Tx Oriole]

So young and such a talent, jeez ... RIP

Also, the today's game against the Braves has been cancelled.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sickening news: Source confirms that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marlins?src=hash">#Marlins</a>' Jose Fernandez was killed in boating accident. Statement coming from club shortly.</p>? Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="

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That is very sad. Prayers to his family.

[ArtVanDelay]

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v31220231/jose-fernandez-reunites-with-his-grandmother

Wow. This is heartbreaking. At least he got to see his grandmother again.

This is the guy who MLB should have been promoting as the "face of baseball". Probably the most exciting guy to watch in the game. And his story was amazing. RIP.

[Can_of_corn]

Lorenzo Veloz of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that, telling reporters mid-morning that the 32-foot SeaVee was traveling full speed when it struck the rocks, according to the AP. There was no evidence of alcohol or illegal substances and Fernandez, he added, was not wearing a life vest.

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he 320 Series performs well with two 300hp motors yielding a top speed somewhere between 50 – 55 mph depending on boat layout and engine choice. For those seeking a higher level of performance, twin 350 or even 400 hp motors are available. Expect a top speed between 55 – 65 mph with only a modest increase in fuel costs.

[sevastras]

https://www.seaveeboats.com/center-consoles/320-series/

Those are ridiculous speeds to be going in the dark. You just never know what is out there, log, another boat with no lights, and probably in this case, you arent exactly where you think you are and so you hit the rocks when you thought you were 300 yds to the right. So sad, boating and water in general are grossly unappreciated for the dangers. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.

[Tx Oriole]

I'd buy that but the jetties at Government Cut (Miami) is well known to boaters. Been there 100 years or more. It's also a slow area as it's entrance to Port of Miami. Looks like alcohol or stupidity by driver.

Don't say that. We do not know what happened.