HCSO helped rescue over a dozen people on the water. On November 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., our Aviation Section guided our Marine Section to a damaged boat with 13 passengers on board, some with minor injuries.
A wave hit the boat and pushed three passengers into the water. A good samaritan pulled the three people out just before our deputies arrived. The Marine Section and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue transported all the passengers to Harborage Marina, where EMS was waiting.
“This successful rescue operation is a testament to the power of different sections and agencies working well together,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We’re grateful to have been able to bring all these individuals to safety, and I commend the outstanding efforts of our deputies and HCFR.”
