NAPLES, Fla. — The Coast Guard rescued five people who were aboard a disabled vessel near Naples, Florida, Saturday Morning.
They were found safe aboard the vessel by an Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew. A rescue response boat arrived on the scene at 6:11 a.m. and transported them to Gordon's Pass.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg dispatched the Station Ft. Myers boat crew and the Jayhawk aircrew to search. They were alerted by a person stating that their friends did not return at a fishing spot 33 miles west of Naples.
Collier County assisted in the search with visits to Bay Shore Marina as well as wellness checks with families of the two on the overdue vessel.
The Coast Guard encourages all mariners to have a marine-band radio to monitor channel 16 and to have a float plan with someone they trust.
The float plan includes a description of the boat, who is on board, where you are going, and when you should return.
