30-mile offshore man rescued by US Coast Guard after Hurricane Milton, stranded on fishing boat.
A man was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, Florida, after clinging to a cooler following Hurricane Milton. He lost contact with authorities while out on a fishing boat for repairs, becoming stranded when his rudder got tangled. After failing to check in since Wednesday, he was located and transported to Tampa General Hospital for medical treatment.
October 11, 2024
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