Dense Fog — Coastal Collier, Florida

2001-02-26 · Coastal Collier, Florida

Wider weather episode

A 140-foot ferry boat collided with a 23-foot fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico about 12 miles west of Marco Island. The collision took place in dense sea fog with visibility less than 100 yards. The fishing boat was sunk , drowning a 40-year old male. Another man on the fishing boat was seriously injured and a third suffered minor injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5229249. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.