A scary incident on Miami Beach could cost a couple of ocean rescue workers their jobs, documents obtained by 7News show.
In exclusive surveillance footage, obtained by 7News, an ocean rescue lifeguard’s F-350 is captured accidentally driving over a 59-year-old man who was sunbathing on South Beach near Fourth Street last year. The front and back tires seen on camera rolling over the beachgoer.
The accident occurred on a picture-perfect and busy day on the beach near a lifeguard stand.
The moment prompted panic among beachgoers and quick calls to 911 to report the incident.
“The victim got struck by an ocean rescue. He was brought to [Jackson Memorial Hospital] Ryder Trauma,” said a police officer. “He is aware, alert, conscious, breathing.”
Immediately after the incident, both lifegu

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