Boat drags scuba diver 60 yards underwater off coast of Venice
By Sebastian Cuervo
Published on April 2, 2026.
Scuba diver Stephanie Holtey was dragged 60 yards underwater during a dive off the coast of Venice, Florida, during which a boat snagged her dive flag. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident. It is required by state law for boaters to stay at least 300 feet away from warning devices in open water.
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