Officials say those rescued include infant, child
Coast Guard: 8 rescued off Ft. Myers Beach (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)
FT. MYERS, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard says eight people, including an infant and a child, are safe after a rescue off Fort Myers Beach on Friday.
Officials say crews quickly responded to a capsized boat and brought everyone on board safely to shore.
The Coast Guard said moments like these are reminders of why crews work to stand ready.
Officials said they are “grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and thankful that this incident ended with everyone returning home safely.”
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