Passenger's Video Captures Terrifying Moment of High Speed Tour Boat Collision Near Miami

Mar. 15, 2025

A passenger aboardone of the tour boats that crashed in Miamilast month captured the horrifying moment of impact.

As music can be heard playing and other passengers appear carefree in the clip, a second boat, a private charter vessel, then comes into frame in the background clearly heading toward the Thriller.

In the next few seconds, some of the passengers start screaming as it quickly becomes clear that the boats are going to collide.

The video goes dark as the bow of the charter boat smashes into the Thriller.

Both boats were traveling through Fishermans Channel near PortMiami on Sunday, Feb. 10 when the incident occurred. At least 30 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) units rushed to the scene.

The private charter boat is seen sailing behind the Thriller.Mausner Graham Injury Law PLLC/Instagram

Mausner Graham Injury Law PLLC/Instagram

In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Friday, the law firm said, “Our clients suffered serious and permanent injuries due to the negligence of both vessels. We intend to hold both vessels responsible for this terrible incident.”

Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures did not immediately reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Passengers aboard the Thriller right before the collision.Mausner Graham Injury Law PLLC/Instagram

The severity of the crash prompted City of Miami Fire, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to also respond to the scene.

The private charter boat right before it crashed into the Thriller.Mausner Graham Injury Law PLLC/Instagram

At the time of the incident, U.S. Coast Guard officials toldNBC 6 South Floridathat no passengers aboard the private charter vessel were injured. A vessel inspection requirement was issued for the Thriller before they can operate again, per the outlet.

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According to the Thriller’sofficial website, the speedboat can reach up to 40 mph and is meant to take tourists on the “ultimate sightseeing experience” around Miami.

source: people.com