La Derecha Diario A classmate of Mila Yankelevich described how the accident happened: 'They went flying.'
A child who was attending the same summer camp in Miami provided a shocking account of what happened
Amid the deep grief caused by the tragic death of Mila Yankelevich, the granddaughter of Cris Morena, in a boating accident in Miami, a child who was attending the same summer camp gave a heartbreaking account of what happened.
The 7-year-old girl died along with another companion while they were sailing, when the boat they were on was struck by a barge.
The child's account was broadcast by a local television network and echoed in Mediodía Noticias, where the incident that shocked both Argentina and the Latino community in the United States was reconstructed. The accident took place off Hibiscus Island, in Biscayne Bay, an area known for recreational boating activities.
El testigo clave en la tragedia de Mila Yankelevich
"There was a big garbage boat and the sailboat was in front of it. They weren't paying attention and everyone was thrown from the sailboat," the child recounted. According to his explanation, the first two bodies were found quickly, while three other crew members had to be rescued by emergency teams. "There were helicopters, boats," he described clearly, despite his young age.
The journalist who interviewed him asked if he had any friends on the sailboat. "No, it was our first week at this sailing camp," he replied. He also said that he had just arrived at the shore when he witnessed the entire sequence.
As the investigations progress, it still remains to be clarified whether the accident was the result of negligence, distraction, or a lack of foresight on the part of the barge's captain. According to journalist Melisa Zurita, reporting from the scene, the man "claimed he hadn't seen the sailboat" and was reportedly in shock.
The channel questioned whether it is common for sailboats and motorized barges to share the same navigation space, and whether there were sufficient safety measures to protect the minors participating in the camp. Authorities are also investigating whether the captain was alone at the helm or if there was a distraction while steering.
So far, it is unknown whether the area had special signage or if the company organizing the summer camp had previously notified the maritime authorities about the presence of minors on the boats.
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