Photo by: U.S. Coast Guard
Three people and a dog were rescued from a sinking vessel 35 miles off of Clearwater’s coast on Monday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Crews received a distress call at around 5:30 a.m. from the three people, who were all on board a 47-foot vessel that started taking on water. Officials said they were able to find the boaters onboard their vessel at around 6:45 a.m.
A rescue swimmer from the Coast Guard’s aircrew was able to lead two people from the boat to the crew’s response boat, swimming in 5-6 foot seas and 10-15 knot winds.
According to the Coast Guard, both of the boaters were rescued from the water. Crew members started to remove water from the vessel once the “sea state improved,” officials said.
Crews said they found a broken window which was causing it to take on water, so they used a mattress and boat hooks to plug the window and stop it from flooding.
The Coast Guard crew escorted the vessel and all of its passengers to the Clearwater Harbor Marina at around 6:30 p.m. No one was injured, officials said.
When you choose Ovadia Law Group to represent you in your boat accident case, you can trust that we will provide you with personalized attention and aggressive legal advocacy. We will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, gather evidence to support your claim, and work tirelessly to achieve a favorable outcome on your behalf. Our goal is to help you recover the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages resulting from the accident. Don’t hesitate to contact Ovadia Law Group today at 1-800-674-9396 for a free consultation.
Source: Fox13news
