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USA Today
24-02-2025
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- USA Today
Video shows US Coast Guard rescue 3 people after their boat capsizes in Florida
Video shows US Coast Guard rescue 3 people after their boat capsizes in Florida Show Caption Hide Caption Videos shows Coast Guard rescue operation of stranded boaters A Coast Guard crew rescued three stranded boaters after their vessel capsized off the coast of Florida. Three people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Captiva Island in Florida after their vessel capsized. The three boaters on a 20-foot center console were reported missing by a family member around 1 a.m. Sunday, who said their last contact with them was at 8 p.m. Saturday, the Seventh Coast Guard District said in a news release Sunday. A rescue operation was initiated, and a "Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter aircrew found the three boaters sitting on top of their capsized vessel in reportedly good health, the news release said. Watch: US Coast Guard rescues 3 people from capsized boat 3 dead, 2 hospitalized: Crews search for missing person after boat capsized near Staten Island, New York Boaters were in water for hours before they were rescued by the USCG Video footage from the rescue shows the boaters sitting atop the capsized boat waving to rescuers before a coast guard boat arrives to retrieve them and take them back to a coast guard station where medics awaited. U.S.C.G. told USA TODAY Monday the boaters were in the water for approximately 9 hours and were transported to a local hospital for further medical care. The news release said aircrew directed a Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew, "who arrived on scene and safely transferred all three boaters aboard." 'We were able to locate and rescue the three boaters thanks to the quick coordination of the Coast Guard and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with the use of critical search tools,' Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Chief Warrant Officer Dennise Werre said in a statement. 'Completing a float plan with a loved one prior to going out on a vessel is critical. Float plans provide first responders with information such as the intended route, how many people are aboard, and what safety equipment may be available.' It was not immediately known why the boat capsized and U.S.C.G said a "safety marine information broadcast was issued for the hazard to navigation." Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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- Yahoo
US Coast Guard rescues 3 after boat capsizes off Florida coast: video
Video from the U.S. Coast Guard shows the moment three boaters were rescued after their vessel capsized off the coast of Florida over the weekend. The rescue mission took place on Sunday after the Coast Guard was called out to find three overdue boaters off Captiva Island. A family member of one of the boaters notified the Coast Guard around 1 a.m. on Sunday that their last contact with the three boaters was at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and that they were on a 20-foot center console. A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter aircrew flew out to search for the missing boaters following the report. Fishing Boat Captain Who Rescued Navy Pilots After Jet Crash Describes Surreal Moment: 'What We See In Movies' Video shows the crew finding the three missing boaters sitting on top of their capsized boat – all reportedly in good health. Read On The Fox News App Retired Coast Guard Helicopter Commander Details Risks To Air Crews Fighting La Fires The aircrew also called in assistance from the Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew, who arrived at the scene and safely transferred all three boaters aboard. They were then transported to emergency medical services at the Coast Guard station to be evaluated. Missing Florida Jet Skier Found Clinging To Rocks Off St. Lucie Inlet In Dramatic Rescue: Video "We were able to locate and rescue the three boaters thanks to the quick coordination of the Coast Guard and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with the use of critical search tools," Chief Warrant Officer Dennise Werre of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg said in a statement. "Completing a float plan with a loved one prior to going out on a vessel is critical. Float plans provide first responders with information such as the intended route, how many people are aboard, and what safety equipment may be available." Officials were unsure of what caused the boat to article source: US Coast Guard rescues 3 after boat capsizes off Florida coast: video
Fox News
24-02-2025
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- Fox News
US Coast Guard rescues 3 after boat capsizes off Florida coast: video
Video from the U.S. Coast Guard shows the moment three boaters were rescued after their vessel capsized off the coast of Florida over the weekend. The rescue mission took place on Sunday after the Coast Guard was called out to find three overdue boaters off Captiva Island. A family member of one of the boaters notified the Coast Guard around 1 a.m. on Sunday that their last contact with the three boaters was at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and that they were on a 20-foot center console. A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter aircrew flew out to search for the missing boaters following the report. Video shows the crew finding the three missing boaters sitting on top of their capsized boat – all reportedly in good health. The aircrew also called in assistance from the Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach boat crew, who arrived at the scene and safely transferred all three boaters aboard. They were then transported to emergency medical services at the Coast Guard station to be evaluated. "We were able to locate and rescue the three boaters thanks to the quick coordination of the Coast Guard and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with the use of critical search tools," Chief Warrant Officer Dennise Werre of Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg said in a statement. "Completing a float plan with a loved one prior to going out on a vessel is critical. Float plans provide first responders with information such as the intended route, how many people are aboard, and what safety equipment may be available." Officials were unsure of what caused the boat to capsize. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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- Yahoo
WATCH: Coast Guard saves three people stranded on capsized boat in Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard located and saved three boaters on Sunday who had become stranded west of Cape Coral overnight. The Coast Guard said it received a tip from family members around 1 A.M., reporting they hadn't heard from the boaters since 8 P.M. Saturday. Officials with the Coast Guard said one of their helicopter crews from an air station in Clearwater spotted the three people sitting on top of their overturned boat near Captiva Island and waving for help. The Coast Guard then called in a boat crew from Fort Myers Beach who were able to take the three boaters to safety. The cause of the capsize is currently unknown. 'We were able to locate and rescue the three boaters thanks to the quick coordination of the Coast Guard and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, along with the use of critical search tools,' said Chief Warrant Officer Dennise Werre, Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg. 'Completing a float plan with a loved one prior to going out on a vessel is critical.' Float plans provide first responders with information such as the intended route, how many people are aboard, and what safety equipment may be available. You can complete your own using the official U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Float Plan document. Watch on YouTube: [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
