42 rescued after sudden storm sinks vessels off Florida coast

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (WFLA) — At least ten vessels sank and multiple others required assistance near Anclote Key off the western coast of Florida on Saturday.

The vessels found themselves in trouble after a storm quickly brewed just a few miles off the coast near Tarpon Springs.

Some impacted vessels began taking on water, according to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue.

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Its crews assisted seven boats and a Jet Ski. Pasco Sheriff’s Office said they received calls for assistance at around 1:30 p.m., and all occupants were safely on land by the time first responders arrived…

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