2 teenagers injured after being ejected in St. Pete boat crash

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Two 15-year-old boys are in critical condition after being ejected from a boat in St. Pete Sunday evening. 

It happened in the 4000 block of Bayshore Blvd NE around 5:45 p.m. Several agencies responded, including St. Pete Fire Rescue, St. Pete Police, and FWC. 

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Investigators say the teens were on an 18-foot Key West Center Console with a single engine. Both teens were rescued from the water by bystanders. As of Sunday night, one teen is stable, while the other is unstable. 

"After the victims were ejected off of the boat did make it about four houses down the way to another dock," said St. Pete Fire Rescue Captain Garth Swingle, "Another bystander helped turn off the boat and was able to tie the boat up."

It's unclear if either teen wore a life vest. 

Captain Garth Swingle with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue

According to FWC, in the state of Florida, a 15-year-old can legally operate a boat so long as they have acquired a boater safety ID card. It’s unclear if either teen has theirs. 

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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