Tragedy strikes as 13-year-old drowns off Destin coast.
TL;DR
A 15-year-old tourist from Kentucky drowned and a 14-year-old was rescued from rough waters off the coast of Destin, Florida. The incident occurred on a double red flag day for the Gulf of Mexico. Both teens were taken to the USCG Station Destin for medical treatment, but the 15-year-old was pronounced dead. The 14-year-old is stable.
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