Florida law enforcement and first responders were called to safety Saturday night after their boat was damaged by waves, authorities said.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m., and the department's aviation division helped direct marine division officers to the scene of a damaged boat with 13 people on board. did.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a wave hit the boat and three passengers were thrown into the sea.
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The waves threw several people on the boat into Florida waters, and more than a dozen people were rescued. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)
Good Samaritans nearby helped pull the three from the water before deputies arrived.
Deputies said some people suffered minor injuries.
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The waves threw several people on the boat into Florida waters, and more than a dozen people were rescued. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)
The Sheriff's Office Marine Division and Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue Services transported all passengers from the boat to a nearby marina, where emergency crews were on standby.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said, “The success of this rescue operation is a testament to the strength of our various departments and agencies working together.” “We are grateful that we were able to bring all of these people to safety and commend our legislators and HCFR for their outstanding efforts.”
