5 mariners rescued by Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg near Gandy Bridge and Shell Key on May 11th.
Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg rescued 5 mariners within 3 hours, including 4 men from a sinking boat near Gandy Bridge, and an injured woman driving a personal watercraft near Shell Key. No injuries were reported in the first rescue, and both incidents occurred on May 11th. The Coast Guard emphasized the importance of having a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket and working VHF-FM marine radio on board for emergencies.
May 11, 2024
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