Egmont Key, Florida, USA – A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew rescued five individuals after their 32-foot vessel sank 28 miles west of Egmont Key on Friday.

The crew safely recovered all five boaters, who were in stable condition. They were transported to Tierra Verde Marina, where emergency medical service personnel were waiting to provide care.

The operation underscores the Coast Guard’s swift response to maritime emergencies, ensuring the safety of those in peril on Florida waters.

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