A man was rescued from a partially submerged jon boat after more than 24 hours at sea off the coast of Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
The U.S. Coast Guard released footage of the rescue of a man from a partially submerged boat 12 miles offshore of St. Augustine, Florida, on Aug. 5, 2023., which occurred shortly before 10:40 a.m. Saturday, according to a Coast Guard spokesperson. Gregory could be seen sitting in the jon boat as it filled with water, then waving to rescuers.
The U.S. Coast Guard released footage of the rescue of a man from a partially submerged boat 12 miles offshore of St. Augustine, Florida, on Aug. 5, 2023.Once back at shore, he was transported to EMS at Vilano Beach Fishing Pier, the Coast Guard said."We just want to say thank you so much," his mother, Debra Gregory, told first responders in emotional remarks toHis relieved father said he had initially given up hope as the hours stretched on and called the rescue a "miracle.
"We are pleased about the outcome in this case and I would like to thank all of our local and state partners who were heavily involved in searching for Charles and bringing him home to his family," Barrow said in a statement.
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