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Divers Rescued After Boat Separation in Florida Keys Storm
31 Jul
Summary
- Three divers were rescued after becoming separated from their boat.
- Rough conditions caused the separation near Duck Key.
- A Navy helicopter found the divers floating 1.74 nautical miles away.
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Florida Keys when three divers were saved after losing contact with their boat amidst rough sea conditions. The incident occurred off Duck Key on a Wednesday when the divers became separated from their vessel.
Authorities, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon, and the U.S. Navy Search and Rescue, were alerted and swiftly initiated a search operation. Their combined efforts utilized both marine and aviation assets.
Within hours, a Navy Search and Rescue helicopter spotted the divers. They were found floating about 1.74 nautical miles away from their initial diving location. The FWC officers immediately retrieved the men and their gear, confirming they were uninjured before reuniting them with their boat.
