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Coast Guard rescues 8 people on disabled boat off Estero

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach says it towed a 21-foot skiff on Wednesday with four adults and four children on board
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Posted at 1:18 PM, Mar 28, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-28 13:18:03-04

SOUTHWEST, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach says crews towed a 21-foot skiff with four adults and four children on board - following a report of a disabled boat around 11.pm. off Estero on Wednesday.

The coast guard shared the update on social media Thursday - saying everyone on board was taken to Bonita Bills and is reportedly in good health.