Updated
Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 7
Florida Officials Probe Death of 31-Year-Old American Airlines Flight Attendant as Boat Strike Suspected
Updated
Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 7

Florida Officials Probe Death of 31-Year-Old American Airlines Flight Attendant as Boat Strike Suspected

3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 7

Summary

  • Kellie Melinda Williams, 31, was found dead in the surf near Hollywood Beach on June 3 around 8 p.m., after two fishermen spotted her body and alerted police.
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said her injuries were consistent with a vessel strike and believe she may have been snorkeling or diving before her death.
  • The circumstances of Williams' death remain under investigation, and authorities have released few additional details about how she entered the water or when she was struck.
  • American Airlines said it was deeply saddened by the loss of its flight attendant, who was originally from California, and extended support to her family, loved ones and colleagues.

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