The Coast Guard rescued four people after their boat turned over about eight miles off Sarasota. The two men and two women on board were not injured in the accident.
The Coast Guard says it received a Mayday call on Channel 16 about 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. The caller said his 24-foot powerboat boat was taking on water and he needed help. The Coast Guard told the caller to make sure everyone put on life jackets, and to await a rescue. It then sent a 45-foot response boat to rescue them.
All four people were rescued and taken to the Coast Guard’s station Cortez in Bradenton. They did not need medical treatment. A commercial salvage company will recover the boat.
“The Coast Guard remains active in ensuring safety and security on the water,” said Capt. Matt Thompson, commanding officer of the St. Petersburg Coast Guard sector. “Having a VHF radio on their vessel to hail the Coast Guard, and life jackets, greatly enabled our efforts and improved their chances of being rescued and returned safely to their families.” Read more:
