Judy Kay Zagorski, 57, dies after being struck in the face by a large spotted eagle ray during a family boat trip in the Florida Keys, according to multiple reports. Both outlets describe the incident as unusual and highlight that wildlife officials characterize it as a “freak accident.”
The accounts say the ray leaps out of the water and hits Zagorski, leading to fatal injuries. Coverage emphasizes the unexpected nature of the event, with the animal’s sudden emergence from the sea during the outing being a central detail. No alternative circumstances are cited in the reports, and both articles present the same core information: the victim’s identity and age, the species involved, the location in the Florida Keys, and the officials’ description of the incident as accidental.
While the two sources focus on the same incident and outcome, neither provides additional investigation findings, official statements beyond the characterization as a freak accident, or further details about whether other factors were involved.
