Runaway boat, crash keep Nassau County deputies busy on the water
Boat crash and runaway boat image (Nassau County Sheriff's Office)
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The Nassau CSO Marine Unit had a busy weekend on the water with two boating incidents on Sunday night.
Crews safely rescued a couple and their dog from a sinking boat that hit the jetties around 9 p.m.
Deputies escorted the boat to the beach to prevent it from drifting away and sinking.
Three hours later, NCSO received a call about a runaway boat . Deputies said the boat operator was thrown into the water after a crash, leaving the boat to steer for itself.
NCSO rescued the boater. He had non-life-threatening injuries and declined to go to the hospital.
Deputies gained control of the boat and towed it to a boat ramp.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation was called to investigate the boat crash and runaway boat.
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