Hillsborough County, FL – Two people were rescued after a sailboat capsized near Tampa, prompting an emergency response from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit.
The incident occurred Sunday, when a 16-foot sailboat overturned in waters near Tampa, leaving both occupants stranded.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, marine deputies responded to the location and assisted the two individuals following the boating accident.
Authorities confirmed that both occupants were successfully rescued and transported to shore without any reported injuries.
Deputies also recovered the overturned sailboat and arranged for the vessel to be towed back to land.
Officials did not release the names or ages of the individuals involved in the incident.
The sheriff’s office has not provided additional information regarding the circumstances that caused the sailboat to capsize.
Authorities also did not disclose how far the vessel was from shore when the accident occurred or how long the boaters remained in the water before deputies arrived.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit conducts patrols and emergency response operations throughout Tampa Bay and surrounding waterways.
Marine deputies regularly assist with boating accidents, distressed vessels and water rescue emergencies across the county.
The rescue concluded after both occupants were brought safely ashore and their sailboat was recovered.
Officials have not indicated whether further investigation into the capsizing is planned.
No additional details regarding the vessel’s condition or potential contributing factors were immediately available from authorities.