2 people found hanging onto overturned vessel after boating accident

2 people found hanging onto overturned vessel after boating accident

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people who were found hanging onto the side of an overturned boat were rescued following a boating accident.

According to Highlands County Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched to Lake Adelaide at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday regarding a boat accident.

Diver rescued miles off Indian Rocks Beach after experiencing symptoms of decompression sickness

Two people were found in the water, hanging on to the overturned boat. They were taken to shore with no injuries.

  • Highlands County Fire Rescue
    Highlands County Fire Rescue
  • Highlands County Fire Rescue
    Highlands County Fire Rescue
  • Highlands County Fire Rescue
    Highlands County Fire Rescue

Crews were able to tow the boat back to shore.

Officials did not release any further details regarding the accident.

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