Dangerous Winds & Currents at Haulover Inlet (Rescue Involved)

This video depicts a real world rescue attempt at Haulover Inlet. This footage is raw and is unedited. The facts of what happened on this day are still not fully known. Any information about this open investigation contact Miami Dade Police.

[@noellaboy7980]

David is so right. You , more than likely will save more life’s by bringing awareness to the dangers at Haulover. Well done Mr Montanero

[@AlfredMontaner]

She had one Job Noel !

[@thumpicker]

It is a sober reminder, just because a place is inviting and beautiful, you still need to keep your wits about you.

[@donnieashley116]

Alfred is such a good guy. His positive energy is something we can all appreciate.

[@BoatZone]

Very sad, Alfred. As content creators, we hate when this happens in front of the camera. Filming and editing it is hard and it impacts our emotions as well. Countless accidents have happened in Haulover so far this year. Another life lost. Sending my prayers to the family.

[@Ricobaca]

He monetized this video.

[@craigroberson8757]

@@Ricobaca so??????????what????????

[@broncoguy4862]

@@Ricobaca And he appreciates your support, I'm sure.

[@Ricobaca]

@@craigroberson8757 its not like its Hot Tub Time Machine.

[@Ricobaca]

@@broncoguy4862 your'e mad because john elway is too old to be quarterback?

[@davidteresi2757]

You may feel sad, and it is a sad thing. But also, your bringing awareness to the dangers out there. You may just end up saving a life or two. So keep doing what your doing.

[@AlfredMontaner]

That was the choice I had to make. I felt the contents awareness that this situation brought to light would hopefully prevent this from happening in the future.

[@teresahallett3197]

Must have been so hard for you being there Alfred, I cant even imagine. As has been mentioned you are raising awareness of the dangers of Haulover and boating as well. You take care Alfred.

[@tidalfight2738]

​@@AlfredMontaner Right on. I am confident this video will help alot of people passing through the channel to remember to stay within their boundaries and be more cautious in future situations.

[@GhostDrummer]

I understand your feeling Brother! You were very respectful. You didn’t make light of it. You didn’t try to zoom in on the person (I don’t know if you could have or not, but you didn’t). You brought awareness to a very important danger that people either don’t know about or they get complacent about. The gentleman who stopped and spoke with you was a chill dude and also brought up some important information about the water. That lady from New York was a bit rude to me, but that could just be me. Years ago a mobile home a few houses down from my property burned down in the middle of the night. I was one of the first to get out there. I was live streaming it on FB; but by the time I got there, the fire fighters were bringing a body out. I killed the livestream because I was right next to the ambulance and first responders. They never asked me to move or stop recording, but one of the fire captains noticed I didn’t have my phone up anymore. Once the ambulance left, I started recording again. There were people getting upset online that I stopped recording the moment I saw the firefighters carrying the body. They were saying I should have continued recording so they could hear the talking, but just not show the ambulance. After everything was done, the captain came over to me as I was walking home and thanked me for being respectful. The next day, a family member reached out to me and also thanked me for being respectful, but they also thanked me for recording what I did because everything happened so fast, they really had no idea of what the fire looked like from the outside. Basically, the mom’s son had been visiting from out of state to see his newborn brother and was supposed to go home the morning of the fire. The fire started in the shed next to the trailer. The son noticed the fire and woke everyone up. The fire was spreading so fast the family was only able to make it to the parents bedroom window. The husband was helping his wife out while the son was getting his sister and grandma out of their rooms and leading them to the window. The dad was trying to find the crib while the son got his sister and grandma out. The dad was over come by the smoke, so the son helped get him out and didn’t know his stepdad didn’t get the baby out of the crib. The son went back in for his brother, passed him out the window, and then he was overcome by the smoke and died just inside the window. A couple of local news stations reached out to me because I had the only source of video of the fire. By the time the local channels got there, the fire was already out and there was only one engine left on scene for hot spots. It was in the middle of fire season and they wanted to use my footage because any fire footage is gold for their ratings. I asked the family first and they said they didn’t mind. Edit: I have no idea why I shared all of that. I guess I was just caught up in the moment and that all just came back to me.

[@austex995]

Thanks for always emphasizing safety Alfred - my first trip to the beach we took out a small sailboat at dusk and sank it, spent the night treading water while watching the helicopters doing search patterns - we got lucky but learned a huge lesson, the ocean is an extremely powerful force of nature and not respecting her will kill you fast. Stay safe out there, enjoy your holiday and give everyone in your family an extra hug!

[@tammynelson9581]

OhMyGosh, beyond sad to watch. I just watched your Local 10 News with your interview. My condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. 😥

[@RedCeltic23]

Alferd you are witness today to help us all be reminded of the fragility of life, thank you first responders for all that you do each day. Blessing and prayers for that person and their family. Let's all slow down and care a little more about each other, be safe all.

[@meldonthompson3653]

Thank you for the content. We pray for the family and all that had to witness this.

[@paulsautocm]

Thank you for sharing, this is a tragedy, spread the awareness and hopefully it'll help someone to avoid this kind of ending.

[@CuffsNewYork]

I wonder why they just called it. Nothing at all against the guys on scene. I'm just curious. I did EMS for over 10 years. Unless there is an obvious DOA, we don't stop until we get to the hospital.

[@dominicbrant1968]

Guessing the person was washed up. Agree. They called it quickly. They had resources so they must have had their reason.

[@darb4091]

rigor perhaps? no telling how long or what stage they were at.

[@dominicbrant1968]

You have to tell these stories, no matter how difficult. Respect to The King of Haulover.

[@mikem8093]

Very sad day. Alfred thank you for the coverage. Your coverage brings awareness as the dangers of these inlets and jetties. Have a nice Thanksgiving with your family.

[@TOM-C.]

I wish more people were aware of the oceans dangers. If you are not a good swimmer, and don't have much stamina, STAY AWAY FROM THE OCEAN! It's a dangerous place, and those who are not familiar with the possibilities once you're in the water, should be at the most ankle deep. Thanks for the vlog Alfred as this may save someone's life if they see it. People will be more aware of the dangers present at the beach. 👍✌ P.S. If you get caught in a current, let it take you calmly, and swim to the side to escape it. That's your best chance. Currents are normally about 80 feet wide, you can escape them, and swim back to shore if you realize this, and don't panic. Hope this helps someone. I don't think currents had anything to do with this tragic death, but I post it for those who aren't aware how to handle getting pulled out to sea. ✌

[@dododostenfiftyseven4096]

Wow I can’t believe they body bagged him so quick not even a chance to get in the ambulance they declared him dead wow

[@keithscudder7136]

His face was all mangled from hitting the Jetty, in giving CPR, they only did chest compression on the young man. Sad to see.

[@reneap9049]

Prayers going up, so sad, so preventable. God Bless family and first responders.

[@casual9982]

Alfred man I'm sorry you had to witness this, so incredibly sad. Hopefully this video gives much needed awareness to the dangers of these waters. Prayers for the family.

[@deedee1964]

Prayers for the family

[@jakeo5651]

Alfred..You handled as a Pro would and all my respect is with you and the victims family.

[@philliphepburn3411]

Prayers go out to the family

[@2023toyotarav4trdoff-road]

Prayers to the family.

[@sgtkingking2228]

A prayer for the victim's family at the start of the holiday season. It's a true tragedy. Happy Thanksgiving, Alfred, to you and your family.

[@1973bean1973]

So sad send love from the uk 🇬🇧 to the family of the man/woman Everyone stay safe in and around the sea

[@mikeamsty]

Sad!! Great video as always!

[@rickstoner9099]

Really sad 😔. Didn't expect such a situation ... Always so positive videos ... It reminds if there's a nice beach, sunny day, all to enjoy but the ocean is real nature power! Unforgiving and merciless! I had several times similar experience with people drowned or rescued in the very last minute. Most were tourists totally unaware which power tides and current can have. Personally I helped 7 to 8 people to get out ... Always monitor the ocean for a day or two before you jump in like crazy!

[@treggliebler6237]

Damn, prayers to his or her family. Tragic. Thankyou for being very respectful. Too bad the other guy didn't seem to be.

[@craigroberson8757]

We laugh and joke as we watch those boats as they go through the inlet. Don't fight the current. Thank you Alfred. The first responders are heroes. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@unlimitedj06]

Heart breaking, we were all hoping for the best. RIP...

[@tomlockwood6599]

Ozzy, you don't get around much, Alfred IS the King... Alfred, that really sucks, prayers the the guys familia

[@tidalfight2738]

So tragic. The Ocean can be fun but you should always remember your limits.

[@bgonz3599]

So sad to witness even sadder when life expires. Once that blanket came out it was over. May God have there soul resting in piece, amen.

[@amberd301]

Praying for that person loved ones! I have a saying everytime I see light &/or hear sirens I say prayers on the other end of the call!!! Heartbroken I was shaking saying prayers prayers I couldn’t finish my words

[@brunocoppola2639]

Prayers To That Family that lost a love one!

[@williamhakaraia4341]

All respect to you Alfred thank you for making people aware of the dangers of the ocean, respect to the rescuers, love and prayers to the family. Be safe and respectful of the sea always.

[@renemarkgraf3343]

Oh man, thoughts and prayers to that person's family. So sad.

[@waltere.mellin3537]

Damn, what a sad day. God bless first responders

[@709badwolf]

prayers and condolences

[@tommeuleman3905]

A terrible tragedy prayers to the family always safety first

[@williamdyer8839]

That was a MDFR rescue swimmer that went into the water.

[@ronaldwilkinson4330]

Thoughts & prayers to love ones left behind. Unfortunately having spent 6 years in the USCG these accidents happen. Never, Ever underestimate the forces & power of mother nature she wins more often than not.

[@MikeyDee25]

Prayers for the victim and his/her family!

[@walterp380]

OMG so sad, the ocean is a powerful force to approach with caution even on calm days.🙏

[@eleanorrouxel122]

So sad for that rescue team. God bless them.That person's time was up. He's in a better place.

[@dock_yard1149]

Wow, some gall. You have your little mental script that you preach to random others to explains when life’s over, and that victims of misfortune are in some place that’s better. Would you repeat that pile of sh** to his/her family as a consolation? Shallow and pathetic.

[@eleanorrouxel122]

@@dock_yard1149 Yes I would repeat that to the family, as a comforting assurance that he was taken in the arms of Jesus to the heavenly father.

[@DanKuches]

Very sad, offering up prayers for this person and their family.

[@tomlockwood6599]

The news reporter said it looked like a diving accident. He had tennis shoes on when the put him in the pickup. Never heard of anybody diving in sneakers.

[@tracynshea1333]

From what I’ve heard it was a diving accident and he passed away. 🙏

[@karaDee2363]

I saw your interview on the news. Did they ever find out what what he was doing in the water?

[@teresaanderson7648]

Praying for the family what a bad day

[@StorageAuctionSnipers]

What a sad day. You're right, it just sucks everything out of you. Godspeed to the victim and the family.

[@lbeliel4128]

Sad, sorry you had to experience it.

[@davidwooten4002]

Alfred king of haulover!!!!long live the KING!

[@candycee8634]

Prayers

[@tyeeggleston6159]

. I pretty much knew when watching that the person was possibly deceased, the other Rescue personnel were not in a big rush to get them in the ambulance. Im sorry for the one who didnt make it and for everybody that had to witness that.

[@akfireems]

Alfred, it was Miami-Dale Fire Rescue boat that put the rescue swimmer in the water and made the "rescue", not the USCG. Unfortunately when they suddenly stop chest compressions and cover the body with a rescue blanket, the outcome is negative.

[@AlfredMontaner]

Yes since I saw it was a SafeBoat I assumed it was Coast Guard. Mdfr did an amazing job

[@akfireems]

@@AlfredMontaner Understandable. They are fantastic boats for marine rescue.

[@smoberdeen]

I'm watching you on the news being interviewed by Emily Garcia on Local 10.

[@Golani-ic8ue]

Sad to see, I’m sorry for his loss. I guess we should always have a buddy system when going out with no lifeguard.

[@kenmacintyre8217]

Sad video, but it could save lives. Good job bro.

[@patricia2645]

It doesn't matter how good a swimmer you are, when you're smashed into rocks and knocked unconscious, especially without a PFD.

[@billyelmore6890]

Consider pulling this down from posting.

[@ralphd4879]

That one sucked. Sorry you had to experience that, Alfred.

[@craigsharp7168]

Praying for the family of this person that unfortunately succumbed to the danger of Haulover even our local lake Cecil M Harding here near Rockville Indiana had a 4 yr old boy drown after he walked away from his family picnic I was also involved in a search and rescue luckily he was picked up by family in a boat after he fell off the back of a jet ski but driver in still in trouble with the law not sure of charges but always please wear your life jackets especially in the water have it ready at least if you need in an emergency

[@tomlockwood6599]

You know you gotta do a follow up for us, right brother??

[@lezliesummers4192]

They are probably waiting on the corner. Sending prayers

[@lhcoolbreeze5753]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bgonz3599]

It's easy to see how witnessing this event has affected Alfred. This guy wants to Crack jokes and tell stories but Alfred needs to digest this entire event. I feel you Alfred. I don't do well with death at all. Alfred hope you went home and reminded your family how much you love them!

[@bgonz3599]

My bad looks like conversating has been therapeutic for Alfred. My apologies.

[@MikeK2100]

Prayers for the family and the soul. One thing I don't understand is why they don't practice artificial respiration first as you have to get the water out of the lungs for CPR to work.

[@Ricobaca]

December 24th Alfred: Hey everyone, Fred the croc ate kid! 😃 Lets zoom in on it!

[@mojkanal212]

SAD really SAD and no one can help him in that moment, Depressed

[@thomasfraioli5797]

the body is in the back of the pickup, the person dove off the rocks and died, saw you on TV brother

[@juniorwest5706]

It's a thin line when it comes to " humans an water " to little of it , your gone, to much of it , your gone ! Stay safe out there brothers and sisters ✌️😎❤

[@chrisschultz143]

Sad day at Haulover 🇨🇦😓

[@joesalgado7380]

R.I.P

[@wallyhirsh1661]

When you see the yellow blanket, it's over

[@tomsergesketter5138]

Very sad. 😞

[@davidrabian1281]

@Rico Baca I hope you'll read and consider this with the tone in which it was written, a respectful offer of perspective, and not an "attack" (way, WAY too much of that these days in my opinion) Think about this for more than a minute: You have NEVER...EVER seen an image (or video) of a tragic moment...That wasn't "monetized". If it ran in a newspaper, magazine, TV, or website it was "monetized" in one form or another. Tragic moments happen THOUSAND of times EVERY day around the world. Pick ANY war back to the Civil War, the Hindenberg, the Kennedy/King assasinations, Challenger, Columbia, 9/11, 1/6...I can go on and on and on. Two I have NEVER forgotten (and the were "front page" around the world): Father Mychal Judge being carried away from the World Trade Center and 1 yr old Baylee Almon being cradled by a firefighter at the OKC bombing. ALL paid for by advertising and/or subscribers that made sharing those moments with a world of people who wanted to know "what happened" possible. And while I suppose in this and ALL those other instances, the information could have been presented in an inappropriate and disrespectful way...Alfred didn't do that. He reported what he saw, as it happened, and as he saw it...With respect. The viewer (including the family) always has the choice to look away, but that doesn't change the fact that those moments happened, were experienced by others, and can be learned from. Alfred, you did absolutely nothing wrong. I know from personal experience it wasn't easy. While you started your day looking to entertain, you ended up doing serious journalism, and you did it pretty well.

[@jiminsav]

Sad Day at Haulover.

[@TheDroneRanger215]

So sad 😢

[@allenking7532]

King Alfred Montaner! King of Haulover! Dude died from diving accident is last I heard.

[@timwalker5646]

this so sad.sorry for the loss. you did very well Alfred to video this. What i cant understand is the rescuers by the look did not give the swimmer a good go at survival. yes they were pumping but they kept on swapping all the time was not consistant pumping.and then when they get to the Ambo where r the paramedics. no defibulator was used or even tried.Bad workman ship sorry thats what i was seeing.

[@jakeo5651]

The gut "bothering you" after the event was a PITA!

[@TH-bh7tx]

Very sad thing that happened. That guy that was talking to you was super annoying with his laugh.

[@philliphepburn3411]

Thats sad

[@victoriamediaVEVO]

Body found in waters off Miami FL area, at Haulover Inlet | Miami Herald

[@kvonwilson9181]

personally in my experience as an corpsman and getting code blues all the time they quit to soon on cpr.

[@jiminsav]

dude, this is a family channel..edit this guy

[@niranthbanks3595]

It’d been a good day to be at Black Point.

[@SARDOGFL]

There's no Coast Guard boat there, Alfred.

[@keithscudder7136]

The government has the Coast Guard doing more "Guarding the Coast" than what they used to do in the past. Now the Coast Guard carries guns, ever since they joined Homeland Security.

[@bobmaxey4892]

Can you let us know if the Person, was ok are not ??

[@BillyWarpinjur]

Respect the Ocean Respect your own life And Think

[@Ricobaca]

And the rocks

[@vppnbrent]

PTL for the drowning victim.

[@lordTowle]

So sad

[@teresaanderson7648]

They're at the end of your video did you see the girl with the red hair she took a picture of the dude laying in the back of the truck that's not cool man what's wrong with some people?

[@Fabes002]

She did?

[@kennethlaibson6506]

Looks like the person drowned in the surf. So Sorry Man !

[@RobertA-jw4pe]

Alf its always funny to talk with a story teller makes for good content and then the woman hipping up the incident

[@TheDroneRanger215]

Hope they're okay

[@alexmikhael5061]

...THEY stopped working on the 'patient' ...... and are waitin for the corroner.... sigh... they are def not OK...

[@TheDroneRanger215]

@@alexmikhael5061 thoughts and prayers to the family.

[@user-fr5fz6vv6z]

So Sad

[@nelsonfernandez7473]

A family Nightmare

[@michaelburke3552]

Sad

[@Fabes002]

Why didn't the paramedics from the ambulance try to help? Seems like they gave up too soon after the guy from the boat stopped.

[@esalva1948]

There is not enough info available to say that they stopped too soon. They could possibly see the signs of death that are not obvious to us with this limited view.

[@buenaventuralife]

Somebody called it. The rescue was in the rocks, so my guess is that there was severe trauma to the upper body and there was no way to resuscitate. There was no attempt to blow in air to the lungs. A very sad event to many people. Remember those who worked hard to rescue had to give a lot of physical effort too.

[@Ricobaca]

Looks like the beach people already had the person on the beach and all the lifeguard did was cpr. The beach people were standing around like tried that didn't work, he was dead when we pulled him out...my cents