Kellie Melinda Williams, a 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant, died after being struck by a boat while snorkeling off Hollywood Beach in Florida. According to CBS News and Fox News, her body was discovered around 8 p.m. on June 3rd by fishermen near New Mexico Street.
Key Takeaways
Kellie Melinda Williams, an American Airlines flight attendant, died after being struck by a boat while snorkeling off Hollywood Beach in Florida. Her body was discovered on June 3rd.
- Kellie Williams' injuries were consistent with a vessel strike
- Investigators believe she was snorkeling or diving at Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
- Authorities are seeking information about the incident and potential witnesses
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Injuries consistent with vessel strike | |
| Location Found | Broad Agreement | Hollywood Beach, Florida | |
| Time Of Discovery | Broad Agreement | Around 8 p.m. on June 3rd | |
| Activity Before Death | Broad Agreement | Snorkeling or diving at Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park |
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementInjuries consistent with vessel strike
Location Found
Broad AgreementHollywood Beach, Florida
Time Of Discovery
Broad AgreementAround 8 p.m. on June 3rd
Activity Before Death
Broad AgreementSnorkeling or diving at Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported that Williams' injuries were consistent with being struck by a vessel. The Hollywood Police Department stated that she had likely been snorkeling or diving earlier in the day at Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, as reported by Daily Mail.
Witnesses recounted seeing the fishermen who found Williams' body pulling it from the water. Emilio Benitez told NBC Miami and Fox News that he saw them drag something onto the shoreline, which turned out to be a woman's body. According to Daily Mail, Williams was originally from California and had recently moved to Florida.
American Airlines expressed their condolences in statements to both NBC Miami and Fox News Digital, saying they were 'deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague.' The Miami-based Association of Professional Flight Attendants also shared a public statement on Instagram expressing their sadness and offering condolences to Williams' family.
The Hollywood Police Department has asked anyone who may have seen Williams in the water or struck by a boat to contact them at 954-764-4357, or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at 888-404-FWCC (3922). As of now, no information about the boat that likely struck Williams has been released.
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