Two adults and one child are okay after being rescued from a boat in the process of capsizing off the coast of Flagler Beach.
The Flagler Beach Fire Department said the call for help came in at 4:32 a.m. Saturday morning by the U.S. Coast Guard. The department said upon arrival, they found a sailboat grounded on a sandbar. The boat contained two adults and one child who were in duress due to “hazardous marine conditions.”
Flagler Beach Fire Department deployed a rescuer, who reached the boat and help get all three occupants out. They were all evaluated by medical personnel and had no injuries.
The people rescued were taken to a nearby hotel for shelter.
The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
The Flagler Beach Fire Department said this is a reminder for marine vessel operators to closely monitor marine conditions, make sure vessels are properly equipped, and exercise caution when operating watercraft near shorelines and sandbars, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
Several agencies responded including, the United States Coast Guard, Flagler Beach Fire Department, Flagler County Fire Rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Environmental Protection Agency, Flagler Beach Police Department, and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
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