New Photo Surfaces of Tugboat Captain Charged in Fatal Biscayne Bay Incident
A new photo of tugboat captain Yusiel Lopez Insua has surfaced after prosecutors charged him with manslaughter in the July 28, 2025 incident that killed three children and injured two others on a sailboat in Biscayne Bay near Hibiscus Island.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 1, 2026 —
Miami, FL – A new photo of tugboat captain Yusiel Lopez Insua has emerged following his manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal incident on July 28, 2025, involving a sailboat in Biscayne Bay near Hibiscus Island.
The incident occurred when the 25-foot tugboat’s barge struck the sailboat, resulting in the deaths of three children and injuries to two others. According to investigators, Captain Insua’s visibility was blocked, and he had no lookout at the time of the incident, possibly while using his cellphone.
Prosecutors have charged Captain Insua with manslaughter in relation to the incident.
No further details have been provided on the ongoing investigation or Captain Insua’s current status.
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