Abandoned boats fill Wildcat Cove near Fort Pierce, creating safety hazards between nature preserves

Abandoned boats fill Wildcat Cove near Fort Pierce, creating safety hazards between nature preserves
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Abandoned and derelict boats are filling up Wildcat Cove off North Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, creating safety hazards and environmental concerns for residents and visitors. Philipe Chibas, who lives nearby and runs Hot Reels Offshore Adventures, described the area as a "boat junkyard." "Looks like Water World out here," Chibas

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