Giancarlo González, a 20-year-old, was discovered dead in a canal located in Kendall this past weekend. The search for González initially began on Friday around 7 p.m. in Miami-Dade County after authorities received reports about a potentially missing boater, as reported by Telemundo 51.
During the search efforts, an unoccupied jet ski was found in a canal in Kendall. Anthony Pérez, the deceased's best friend, expressed his grief, saying Giancarlo was "an amazing person, a beautiful soul. His humor was incredible. His laughter. I have so many memories of him that I cherish, and I will miss him forever."
The cause of death remains undetermined as the investigation is still ongoing. Over the past few years, there has been a troubling frequency of bodies being discovered floating in Florida's canals.
In a related incident, last August, a 15-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of his older brother, whose body was left in a canal in Dania Beach. The victim, identified as Kevin Dominique, aged 23, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on a Tuesday morning near Ocean Waterway Boulevard and Old Griffin Road.
Understanding the Tragedy in Florida's Canals
What led to the search for Giancarlo González?
The search for Giancarlo González started after reports of a missing boater in Miami-Dade County reached authorities.
Who was found with Giancarlo's jet ski?
Giancarlo's jet ski was found unoccupied in a canal in Kendall during the search.
Has the cause of Giancarlo's death been determined?
The cause of Giancarlo's death remains unclear as the investigation is still in progress.
Are such incidents common in Florida?
Yes, there have been several incidents of bodies being found in Florida's canals in recent years.