At approximately 1858 hrs this date, Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to swimmers in distress in the Gulf in Miramar Beach. Deputies Jason Day and Tim Maiden responded to the area a saw three people in distressed. Both deputies entered the water and rescued all three from the water including a 13 year old girl who was unresponsive at the time. Once on shore deputies immediately began CPR and continued until South Walton Fire/Rescue arrived on scene. The 13 year old female was transported to Scared Heart Hospital in critical condition and later died. A second person was transported the Scared Heart, but was alert and talking. The third person was rescued from the water without further incident. Both Deputy Day and Maiden were taken to Scared Heart Hospital and treated for exhaustion and later released. At the time of the incident red flag were flying indicating high hazard conditions. No further information at this time. Flag Warning System: • Double Red Flag: Water is closed to public • Red Flag: High Hazard (high surf and/or strong currents) • Yellow Flag: Medium Hazard (moderate surf and/or currents) • Green Flag: Low Hazard (calm conditions, exercise caution) • Purple Flag: Marine Pests Present (jellyfish, stingrays, dangerous fish)

Swimmers in distress in the Gulf in Miramar Beach – Fatality