{"id":338617,"date":"2026-07-13T17:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/338617\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T17:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:18:10","slug":"coast-guard-rescues-eight-from-capsizing-vessel-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/338617\/","title":{"rendered":"Coast Guard rescues eight from capsizing vessel – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A group of eight \u2014 including children \u2014 was recently rescued off a boat near the Sanibel Causeway.<\/p>\n

At about 1 p.m. July 3, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan about a 38-foot vessel taking on water in the Punta Rassa Channel. The station\u2019s crew, Lee County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission responded.<\/p>\n

U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson Riley Perkofski reported that upon arrival, they attempted to use a dewatering pump but were unable to keep up with the amount of water coming into the vessel.<\/p>\n

All eight boaters, including an infant and a child under the age of 5, were transferred off of the boat.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the rapid response, professionalism and teamwork of everyone involved, every person was safely recovered from the water,\u201d the U.S. Coast Guard shared via social media.<\/p>\n

Perkofski reported that the vessel ended up capsizing in the channel.<\/p>\n

It is unknown why the boat was taking on water.<\/p>\n

The group was transported to the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp with no reported injuries or medical issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe owner\/operator is working with commercial salvage to coordinate recovery of the vessel,\u201d he reported.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Coast Guard noted that moments like this are why it trains relentlessly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen seconds matter, preparation, communication and teamwork make all the difference,\u201d it shared via social media. \u201cOur thoughts are with those involved, and we\u2019re proud of every responder who played a role in this successful rescue.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cU.S. Coast Guard Southeast crews remain ready 24\/7 to respond to mariners in distress, working alongside partner agencies to protect lives and ensure the safety of those on the water,\u201d Perkofski added.<\/p>\n


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