The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit responded to reports of a small motorized boat taking on water and becoming submerged in the Intracoastal Waterway on July 1. Body-worn camera footage captured the rescue as it unfolded. Both occupants ended up in the water when their boat went down, but deputies say they were wearing life jackets that kept them afloat while help arrived.
Marine Unit deputies quickly located the pair in the water and safely brought them aboard their patrol vessel. The boaters were then transported back to the boat ramp without any injuries reported. The sheriff's office said in a Facebook post that the incident serves as an important reminder that wearing a life jacket can save your life, adding that they are grateful the call ended safely and proud of the swift response by Marine Unit deputies who are always ready to answer the call.