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Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez, Two Others Killed In Boat Crash

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – An early morning boating accident has killed three people off the coast of Miami Beach.

One of the deceased is Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a call about a possible boating accident at around 3 a.m.

Upon arrival authorities found the boat upside down and crashed into rocks.

Three victims were found dead and rescuers continued searching for more people.

The boat involved in the crash is approximately thirty feet long.

Identities and genders of the other two victims have yet to be released as Fire Rescue and Coast Guard continue to investigate the scene.