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 received calls for assistance at around 1:30 p.m., and all occupants were safely on land by the time first responders arrived.
PSO said ten of the vessels sank, three at Anclote Sandbar and seven at Anclote Island. They also said that 42 people were rescued in total, and one person required a medical call.
No other injuries were reported, and no additional details were immediately available.
It was a multi-agency effort, including assistance from Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, the Coast Guard, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Anclote Key is home to a state park that is only accessible by ferry or private boat, according to Florida State Parks. The waters around the key are described as “a boater’s paradise,” and a desirable place for swimmers and snorklers.
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