BOCA RATON, Fla. (WFLA) — Greater than a dozen folks have been rescued from a ship that was discovered disabled within the Atlantic Ocean close to Florida, in line with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Officers mentioned a cruise ship passing by noticed the disabled boat on Thursday, Jan. 9 and notified the Coast Guard. The boat was round 36 miles northeast of Boca Raton.
The Coast Guard mentioned 15 folks have been on the boat on the time. All passengers have been returned safely to the Bahamas with no accidents reported.
Mariners are reminded to remain ready earlier than heading out on the water by packing security necessities like life jackets and having correct communication gear onboard.
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