3 Rescued From Capsized Boat Near Port Everglades: U.S. Coast Guard

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Three people were rescued from waters just one mile east of Port Everglades after their 18-foot boat capsized on Saturday evening, according to a U.S. Coast Guard Southeast news release.

A good Samaritan alerted watchstanders with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami about the boat taking on water around 6 p.m.

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale crew found the survivors hanging onto the hull of their boat and brought them to shore with no injuries reported, USCG said. Commercial salvage also responded to the scene to assist with the capsized boat.

“We are grateful to see that everyone aboard the capsized vessel was able to make it back home,” Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody Mehalil said. “We remind all mariners to have their life jackets either on, or in an accessible place aboard your vessel.”