13 rescued after wave tosses boaters from vessel in Hillsborough County: HCSO

Boaters rescued from damaged boat

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office rescued 13 people from a boat that became damaged after a wave hit it and knocked several boaters overboard.

TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office helped bring more than a dozen people to safety after their boat was damaged on Saturday evening.

According to HCSO, a wave hit the boat and pushed three of the 13 passengers on board into the water.

A good Samaritan pulled the three people out just before deputies arrived.

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Deputies said some people on board suffered minor injuries.

Several people suffered minor injuries during the incident, according to HCSO. Image is courtesy of HCSO.

The sheriff’s office marine section and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue transported all the passengers to Harborage Marina, where EMS was waiting.

"This successful rescue operation is a testament to the power of different sections and agencies working well together," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We're grateful to have been able to bring all these individuals to safety, and I commend the outstanding efforts of our deputies and HCFR."

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