Coast Guard rescues 7 from fishing boat near Peanut Island

Seven people were rescued from a 61-foot sport fishing boat that was taking on water Monday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

A Coast Guard crew stationed at the Lake Worth Inlet responded to reports of a flooded boat, and found the boat captain had grounded the vessel near Peanut Island to avoid more flooding.

The captain also called for help via Channel 16…

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