{"id":330605,"date":"2026-07-06T12:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/330605\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:40:10","slug":"us-coast-guard-saves-8-including-infant-and-child-after-vessel-capsizes-off-fort-myers-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/330605\/","title":{"rendered":"US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The U.S. Coast Guard shared photos of the boat nearly completely underwater following the swift rescue. (U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach via Facebook) <\/p>\n

SANIBEL, Fla. – A quick-thinking crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach saved eight lives, including an infant and a child, after a boat capsized Friday afternoon near the Sanibel Causeway\u00a0in Florida<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Responders rushed to the capsized vessel, executing a rapid, coordinated effort that resulted in every person being safely recovered from the water.<\/p>\n

Officials credited the success of the operation to the crew’s “relentless” preparation and teamwork.<\/p>\n

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The U.S. Coast Guard shared photos of the boat sinking into the water near Fort Myers Beach. (U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach via Facebook) <\/p>\n

AT LEAST 6 PEOPLE INJURED AFTER BOSTON DUCK BOAT OVERTURNS NEAR ENTRANCE TO POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION<\/a><\/p>\n

“A successful mission is measured by the lives brought home safely,” U.S.\u00a0Coast Guard<\/a>\u00a0Station Fort Myers Beach wrote in a statement on Facebook.<\/p>\n

The Coast Guard emphasized the high-stakes rescue serves as a powerful reminder of why its crews train constantly and remain ready to respond at any hour of the day or night.<\/p>\n

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“When seconds matter, preparation, communication, and teamwork make all the difference,” the Coast Guard station wrote. “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and thankful that this incident ended with everyone returning home safely. Our thoughts are with those involved, and we\u2019re proud of every responder who played a role in this\u00a0successful rescue<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

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Victims were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in Florida on Fourth of July weekend. (U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach via Facebook) <\/p>\n

The Sanibel Causeway is in southwest Florida, just west of Fort Myers on the Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n

Read more at FOXNews.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Source: Information for this story was gathered from FOX News reporting and the U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach\u00a0Facebook page.<\/p>\n

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