42 Rescued After Sudden Storm Sinks Vessels Off Florida Coast

42 rescued after sudden storm sinks vessels off Florida coast

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — At least ten vessels sank and multiple others required assistance near Anclote Key off the western coast of Florida on Saturday. The vessels found themselves in trouble after a storm quickly brewed just a few miles off the coast near Tarpon Springs. Some impacted vessels began taking on water, according to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue. Its crews assisted seven boats and a Jet Ski. Pasco Sheriff's Office said they rece…

42 people rescued after 10 vessels sink near Florida's Anclote Key

Multiple agencies assisted in the safe rescue of 42 people off Florida's western coast after severe weather submerged 10 vessels Saturday afternoon.

42 rescued after sudden storm sinks vessels off Anclote Key

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — At least ten vessels sank and multiple others required assistance near Anclote Key on Saturday. According to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, crews assisted seven boats and a Jet Ski that ran into trouble after a storm quickly brewed along the coast. As a result, some of the vessels began taking on water. Pasco Sheriff's Office said they received calls for assistance at around 1:30 p.m., and all occupants were safely on …

Ten Successful Harbor Rescues This Month

The Marion Resources Commission conducted 10 successful harbor rescues in the month of June alone, according to Harbormaster Adam Murphy.             “Last week we pulled three people out of the water and three people out of the boats,” Murphy said at the June 17 meeting.” He added, “There have been a lot of people who have found themselves stranded out there.”             He emphasized all missions were successful, including three jet ski-goers…