Woman transported to hospital after vehicle ends up in the bay in Longboat Key

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (WWSB) – Tuesday night, Longboat Key EMS and Fire responded to a vehicle that ended up in the bay at the Longboat Key Moorings shortly after 5:30 p.m.

According to Tina Adams, the Public Information Officer for the department, a female had to be pulled from the vehicle and was in cardiac arrest. Adams said a male was also in the vehicle but suffered no injuries and was outside of the vehicle when crews arrived.

Adams said they transferred the patient to the Bayflight Crew and confirmed the helicopter was called due to traffic and time restraints. The helicopter picked up the patient at Kenn Thompson Park in the open grass area near Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium…

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