LEE COUNTY, Fla. —
On Wednesday, the U.S. Coast Guard assisted two boaters after their vessel started taking on water near the Cape Coral Bridge.
A dewatering pump was used, and crews worked with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and fire crews to dewater the vessel.
A commercial towing company transported the boaters and their vessel back to the owner’s residence.
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