7 rescued from boat taking on water in Port Richey

PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WFLA)—Five adults and two children were rescued Sunday night after their boat was taking on water, the Port Richey Fire Department announced.

PRFD responded to a report of a boat taking on water near the entrance of the Pithlachascotee River channel on Sunday night.

Crews arrived and found a boat with five adults and two children actively taking on water.

“Thankfully, all individuals onboard were wearing life jackets, which played a critical role in their safety,” PRFD said…

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