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12-05-2025
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US Coast Guard rescue man after boat capsizes near Sunshine Skyway Bridge
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA)— A man was rescued Saturday after his 15-foot boat capsized by the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders were notified around 7:34 a.m. through a 911 transfer, USCG said. Through the 911 transfer, they were notified that the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office marine rescue crews were responding to a boater in distress. 1 injured in clearwater shooting, suspect at large Crews rescued the boater from the water at 7:56 a.m. The man was transported to the Maximo Boat Ramp by the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue boat crew. 'Sharing his boat plan with his wife and coordination between partner agencies helped save this man's life,' said Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell, an operations unit controller at Sector St. Petersburg. 'With National Safe Boating Week fast approaching, May 17-23, all boaters are reminded to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season.' No injuries were reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Climate
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Coast Guard rescues man after his 15-foot boat capsizes near Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The Brief The Coast Guard rescued a man after his 15-foot boat capsized near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg says that crews responded to the 911 call around 7:30 a.m. and the man was not injured. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - A man was rescued by the Coast Guard after his 15-foot boat capsized near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Saturday morning. The Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg says that crews responded to the 911 call around 7:30 a.m. and the man was not injured. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders say they brought the man to Maximo Boat Ramp and say that sharing his boating plans with his family could've saved his life. What they're saying "Sharing his float plan with his wife and coordination between partner agencies helped save this man's life," said Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell, an operations unit controller at Sector St. Petersburg. "With National Safe Boating Week fast approaching, May 17-23, all boaters are reminded to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season." READ: Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster: 45 years later The boat's owner is coordinating commercial salvage. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was provided by the Coast Guard. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
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Coast Guard rescues Florida boater after capsizing near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, officials say
The Brief A Florida boater was rescued by the Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew on Saturday morning. Officials said the man's 15-foot vessel capsized in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Florida man was rescued by the Coast Guard after his boat capsized on Saturday morning in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, officials say. What we know The Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg boat crew said they received notification of the incident at 7:34 a.m. According to officials, the alert was relayed via a 911 transfer, indicating that St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office marine rescue teams were already on route to assist the distressed boater. Within a short timeframe, the crew said they located the individual and safely retrieved him from the water at 7:56 a.m. The boater had capsized from his 15-foot vessel. Reports suggest the man was then transferred to a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue vessel and subsequently transported to the Maximo Boat Ramp. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Authorities confirmed the owner of the capsized vessel is currently making arrangements for commercial salvage operations. What they're saying Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell, an operations unit controller at Sector St. Petersburg, emphasized the critical role of preparedness and interagency cooperation. "The fact that this mariner shared his float plan with his wife, coupled with the seamless coordination between our partner agencies, undoubtedly played a significant role in saving his life," he said. Dig deeper With National Safe Boating Week approaching, running from May 17 to May 23, this incident serves as a timely reminder for all boaters to prioritize safety. What you can do The Coast Guard strongly encourages everyone to review essential boating safety practices and adequately prepare for the upcoming boating season to ensure enjoyable and incident-free experiences on the water. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This information came from a press release provided by the United States Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay on May 10, 2025.
