WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued the following news release:
MIAMI - A U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued four people, Sunday, after their 26-foot catamaran capsized approximately 5 miles south of Boot Key Harbor.
No injuries or pollution concerns were reported.
Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders received a maydaycall on VHF-FM Channel 16 and coordinated response efforts. The Station Marathon boat crew arrived on scene, located all four people aboard the capsized catamaran, and brought them safely aboard the boat.
"Having a marine radio onboard allowed the boaters to call for help, and our crew was able to respond quickly and bring all four people to safety...