Venice, USA – A Coast Guard Station Cortez boat crew rescued eight boaters on Saturday after their 26-foot vessel became disabled approximately 35 miles west of Venice.

The boaters and their vessel were towed back to a boat ramp at the Venice Inlet. No injuries were reported.

“Before going out on the water make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you will be back,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Beasley, a Station Cortez boarding officer. “We recommend being as specific as possible so rescue crews have a reliable place to start searching in case of emergency. Boaters should always have Coast Guard approved life jackets, VHF radio, signaling devices and an emergency position locator beacon or personal locator beacon.”

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