Clearwater, Florida, United States – A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a boater on Sunday after their commercial fishing vessel caught fire roughly 100 miles west of Clearwater.

The operation safely removed the individual from the burning vessel. Authorities confirmed the boater was in stable condition and did not require medical attention following the rescue.

The Coast Guard response highlights the crew’s readiness to act quickly in maritime emergencies.

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