Injured 14-Year-Old Rescued After Boats Collide Near Egmont Key: USCG

ST. PETE BEACH, FL — A 14-year-old boy injured when two boats collided 13 miles northwest of Egmont Key Saturday was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg crew.

The teen fell overboard after the collision and cut his arm on a propeller, according to a Coast Guard news release.

The crew provided first aid for the cuts and the injured boy was brought to EMS waiting at Merry Pier in Pass-A-Grille for further care.

“Our boat crew was able to rescue the seriously injured young man quickly and efficiently, due to proper use of channel 16 and assistance from good samaritans,” Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Jennings said. “The situation was very unfortunate but had the best potential outcome. It is incredibly important for mariners to keep a proper lookout when running their vessel regardless of location.”

Eckerd College Search and Rescue assisted with the rescue.