Man dies after jumping into Biscayne Bay in Miami's Brickell neighborhood

Man hurt after jumping into Brickell canal

MIAMI -- A man has died after he jumped into the water in Miami's Brickell neighborhood early Thursday following a night of partying with friends, police said.

The man, whose identity was pending next of kin, was rushed for treatment to Ryder Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead, a police spokesperson said.

A second man who jumped into the water to help was evaluated at the scene as a precaution.

Police were called to the 1100 block of Brickell Bay Drive shortly before 5 a.m. when someone called for help.

According to police, the victim was out partying with a group of friends when one of the men jumped into the water. A second person jumped into the water and resurfaced but the first man did not, according to police.

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