A Quebec man died after a boat explosion at a South Florida marina this week injured six people, officials said.
The explosion was Monday and the man was identified as Sebastien Gauthier, 41, said Arielle Callender, spokeswoman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in a statement to CBC News.
Gauthier was among seven passengers aboard a 37-foot (11.3-meter) vessel at Marina Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale.
According to preliminary information, the ship exploded after its engines started, Callender said.
The other six passengers were taken to hospital for treatment.
Callender said an investigation by the FWC is ongoing.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Gauthier's family and friends during this difficult time,” she wrote.
