Florida cops hunting Boca Bash litterers who dumped mounds of trash into the ocean after raucous party that led to 20 arrests

The Florida Wildlife Commission has launched an investigation into the group of spring breakers who were seen dumping huge quantities of garbage into the ocean. 

Florida's annual Boca Bash was in full swing over the weekend as 10,000 revelers took to the sea for a wild party as liquor flowed and clothes were stripped off.

The revelers, who were leaving the infamous bash on Sunday, were spotted pouring their cans and bottles into the water and openly celebrating the littering. 

Officials have now confirmed that an investigation is being done to identify the party-revelers and 'charge them appropriately.' 

Despite identifying and arresting nearly 20 other Boca Bash partiers, police have yet to determine the spring breakers that were seen throwing trash and celebrating on the boat. 

A group of Spring Breakers on a giant yacht riding off the South Florida coast showed no regard for their environment as they were caught on video dumping trash into the Atlantic Ocean

The revelers, who were leaving the infamous bash on Sunday, were spotted pouring their cans and bottles into the sea and then seen openly celebrating their brazen littering 

FWC spokesperson Tyson Matthews confirmed that they are 'identifying subjects that were involved in the illegal dumping of trash in the marine environment'

FWC spokesperson Tyson Matthews told TODAY that they are 'identifying subjects that were involved in the illegal dumping of trash in the marine environment.'

He also said that 'those who were involved would like to step forward and identify themselves' can call the commission. 

Arielle Callender, another FWC spokesperson, further confirmed that agency's investigators 'are working closely with the State Attorney's Office to identify appropriate charges for this incident. 

Chairman Rodney Barreto also commented that the 'entire world had seen the video' and was glad 'the media is covering' the incident. 

'Like many people, my phone has been blowing up all weekend since this came out online and we are not happy about it. I am glad the media is covering this,' he told Local 10 News. 

As of Tuesday morning, 18 people had been taken into custody over the Boca Bash weekend, during which thousands of revelers took to the sea for a wild party where liquor flowed freely and clothes were stripped off. 

The revelers face charges related to boating under the influence and drug offenses, with released mugshots showing their haggard, red faces and bleary eyes in the aftermath of the rowdy gathering. 

Arrested by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers, the partygoers have been booked into the Palm Beach County Jail by Tuesday morning, as reported by Boca News. 

The incident has also upset locals who noted that no one in the boat discouraged the suspects from throwing the garbage. 

'It just really infuriates you to see someone trash the ocean like that,' said Rodrigo Samsing, a local who often takes his boat out in those waters. 

'You know, nobody else on the boat tried to stop them. Everybody was just celebrating,' he told WSVN. 

What most angered Samsing is there was no immediate emergency that would've caused the partiers to need to dump the trash. 

'I mean they already had the trash sitting in the garbage can, they could have just put a bag, grabbed a bag, filled it up and thrown it away. Instead, they just dump it carelessly into the ocean. It's just really sad to see,' he said. 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection cited federal law in saying that boaters cannot dispose of any garbage 'from a boat while in lakes, rivers, bays, sounds and offshore within three miles of the ocean.'

Videos of the dumping have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of people across the world on various social media platforms, but the most angry are the locals who are going to be dealing with the after-effects long after they're gone

'I mean they already had the trash sitting in the garbage can, they could have just put a bag, grabbed a bag, filled it up and thrown it away,' one local said

Representatives for Boca Bash say they've ID'd the party boys and called their behavior 'completely unacceptable,' while local police and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating. 

Boca Bash added 'it is unresponsible boaters like this that have zero care for our oceans that give this event a bad reputation.'  

The partiers have yet to be publicly identified or charged in connection with their behavior. 

Earlier Sunday, people kicked back and raged on top of boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddle boards in Lake Boca Raton. 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection cites federal law in saying that boaters cannot dispose of any garbage 'from a boat while in lakes, rivers, bays, sounds and offshore within three miles of the ocean.'

Representatives for Boca Bash say they've ID'd the party boys and called their behavior 'completely unacceptable'

The floating party lasted all day as people took over the lake, including police and firefighters who surveyed the area. 

Two people were arrested as of Monday evening and were charged with Boating Under The Influence, Boca News Now reported. 

Bikini-clad women were seen all over the water and on top of boats as they downed loads of alcohol. A man was also seen soaring in the sky attached to a water jetpack with a phone in hand.

'Locals avoid Boca Bash it's a s**t show on water and gets crazier with every year,' one social media account noted. 

Trump, Biden and American flags were seen flying high off of boats during the festivities.  

An aerial shot from above the party showed the endless amounts of boats that consumed the lake.  A group of women in bikinis were seen lounging on their stomachs on top of a long pink float in the crystal blue water. 

The scenes of people dressed in bathing suits filled social media from the event. 

But, there is little organization into the annual gathering near Boca Raton.   

On Sunday, 10,000 partiers took to Lake Boca Raton for the annual Boca Bash, as boats filled the water off Florida's coasts

A group of women in bikinis were seen lounging on their stomachs on top of a long pink float in the crystal blue water

One woman in a bikini was seen on a man's shoulders as she posed for the camera while a water bottle flung out of her hand

Two women in bikinis are seen posing on one of the many boats as one has her hands on the steering wheel and the other hold a red solo cup

'There is no real organizer for the event,' Boca Raton spokesman Mark Economou told the Palm Beach Post. 'This is just something that happens the last Sunday of April.'

The event started as a birthday party for Rockey Rossi in 2007, which included a performance by Nickelback. The city asked them to cancel, but the party drew plenty of boats. 

In the past few years, about 8,000 boats ventured on to the lake for the party. 

The 2018 Boca Bash turned tragic when a 32-year-old man drowned. 

'First and foremost, I want people to be safe,' Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer said. 'There are plenty of ways to stay safe and still enjoy the water.'

Locals in the area were not as happy for the big party as one took to Facebook and posted a video of rowdy partiers boating across the water near a backyard. 

'This has been going on since 7:30. Boca Bash craziness begins,' one wrote on Facebook. 

Another person posted serene pictures of the lake and said: 'Leaving Lake Boca after a nice calm visit.' 

Revelers are seen packed on boats in the middle of the lake as they sipped on alcohol and partied all day 

Women in scantily clad bathing suits were seen all over the water and on top of boats as they downed loads of alcohol

A man was also seen soaring in the sky attached to a water jetpack with a phone in hand

Partiers are seen in the lake as they kicked off the summer party 

'Getting out before Boca Bash starts this afternoon where you can walk from boat to boat, it is so packed,' she added. 

Others took to social media and posted all the fun they had, as one video showed a floating trampoline and large pool floats as loud music played in the background. 

Dozens partied in the water and climbed on each other shoulders posing for the cameras that filled the area.  An array of pool floats also joined the party, as well as dogs who joined their owners for the gathering. 

The all-day party stretched well into the night, but the dark skies did not stop people from carrying on.

A video showed the lake illuminated by neon lights as music continued to play and people kept the night going.

On Monday, one person posted to X and said: 'Boca Bash won I'm so dead from yesterday.' 

Another said: 'Boca Bash- 1. Neil- 0.' 

Others took to social media and posted all the fun they had, as one video showed a floating trampoline and large pool floats as loud music played in the background 

Two people were arrested as of Monday evening and were charged with Boating Under The Influence

A bunch of men and bikini-clad women are seen packed on a boat during Boca Bash