8 individuals, including a child, were rescued 36 miles west of Boca Grande after their boat capsized; US Coast Guard used EPIRB and PLB signals, no injuries reported.

8 individuals, including a child, were rescued 36 miles west of Boca Grande off the coast of southwest Florida after their boat capsized. The US Coast Guard located the group using their activated EPIRB and PLB signals, and rescued them wearing life jackets and clinging to a cooler. No injuries were reported, and the group was transported to emergency medical services. The incident highlights the importance of carrying essential lifesaving equipment on boats.

June 01, 2024
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