A 31-year-old American Airlines flight attendant's body washed ashore in Florida's Hollywood Beach; probe underway
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) recently identified the woman whose body was discovered washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on 3 June, adding that
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) recently identified the woman whose body was discovered washed ashore on Hollywood Beach on 3 June, adding that she was reportedly killed in a "boating incident." The 31-year-old woman has been identified as Kellie Melinda Williams, an American Airlines flight attendant, CBS News reported. Her body was found near New Mexico Street by two fishermen in the surf, who called the Hollywood Police Department at approximately 8 pm. The FWC, citing a preliminary investigation, stated that Williams had injuries consistent with a vessel strike. Here's what we know On 4 June, homicide detectives said that the woman was apparently snorkelling or diving earlier in the day before her body was discovered along the shoreline. In less than 24 hours after her body was discovered, Hollywood Police released a statement shedding some light on the circumstances surrounding Williams' death.
In a statement, it said, "Based on the investigation, it appears the deceased was snorkelling/diving in the area of Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park on June 3," the statement read in part. "Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation investigators are working in partnership with Hollywood detectives on this case." Williams, originally from California, worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines. In a statement to ABC News on 7 June, American Airlines said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague. Our thoughts and support are with her family, loved ones, and colleagues at this time." The Miami chapter of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced Williams' death on Instagram, writing: "It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and fellow MIA Flight Attendant, Kellie Williams. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Kellie's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time." Speaking to NBC6, Williams' parents shared family photos and described their daughter as a great person and an accomplished snorkeller.
She was married in October and recently moved to South Florida. Also Read | Florida plane crash rescue: Air Force reservists pull 11 survivors to safety According to her Instagram account, Williams was an experienced diver, and her social media account is filled with images of her underwater. Her last video posted to social media five weeks ago shows her snorkelling with the caption: "Made the cutest fish friend today!" Diving page warns divers, snorkellers The diving and hunting Facebook page, Killshot Life, in a lengthy post, wrote about the dangers of diving in the area, stating: "Let this be a reminder to every diver, snorkeller, spearfisherman, and boater reading this: do not dive alone. Have a buddy. Have a plan. Use a proper dive flag. Stay near it. Make yourself as visible as possible. Pay attention to current, distance, boat lanes, inlets, and changing conditions.
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