Fox News: Over a dozen people rescued after wave throws boaters into Florida waters: authorities

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Over a dozen people rescued after wave throws boaters into Florida waters: authorities

Several people were rescued on Saturday after a wave damaged their vessel off the coast of Florida, sending some of the boaters into the water.......                    ...                        ...You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login officials and first responders pounced into action Saturday evening to help bring over a dozen people to safety after their boat was damaged by a wave, according to authorities.......The Hillsborough County You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login said the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m., and the department's aviation section helped guide marine section deputies to the scene of a damaged boat with 13 passengers.......A preliminary investigation found that a wave hit the boat and pushed three of the vessel's passengers into the water.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......A good Samaritan who was nearby helped pull the three individuals out of the water before deputies arrived.......Deputies said some of the individuals suffered minor injuries.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The sheriff's office marine section and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue transported all the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to a nearby marina, where EMS was waiting......."This successful rescue operation is a testament to the power of different sections and agencies working well together," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "We're grateful to have been able to bring all these individuals to safety, and I commend the outstanding efforts of our deputies and HCFR."...

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