U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 2 Children and 3 Adults 'Clinging Onto' Capsized Boat in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said crews spotted the five people on their capsized vessel on Sunday, April 7
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The U.S. Coast Guard attends the upturned boat near FloridaFive people are safely on dry land after being rescued from a capsized boat in Florida.
On Monday, April 8, the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast shared dramatic footage of the event and said crews rescued two children and three adults after they spotted them “clinging onto” their capsized vessel on Sunday, April 7.
The 18-foot boat capsized 10 miles west of Crystal River, according to the Coast Guard release.
A Coast Guard helicopter, boat crew and commercial salvage crew were all involved in the rescue after spotting all five people at approximately 8:00 p.m. local time.
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In the footage, which appears to have been filmed from a helicopter, two boats can be seen approaching the upturned vessel.
“The Coast Guard boat crew recovered the mariners from the water and transported them to Pete’s Pier Marina to receive a higher level of care from emergency medical services,” the statement from the Coast Guard read in part.
"Our crews were able to conduct the rescue safely and efficiently with the best possible results," said Lt. Scott Kellerman, Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60T Aircraft Commander. “Emergencies at sea can happen anytime, anywhere. We recommend all mariners carry a radio, flares and other distress signals in case they encounter an unexpected situation.”
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No injuries have been reported from the incident, according to local media outlet FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
The outlet also reported on April 8 that a commercial salvage company was working to remove the vessel from the water.
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