Coast Guard rescues 2 people and their dog 55 miles from Florida coast

July 1, 2024

PALM COAST, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people and their dog were rescued after their boat stopped working over 50 miles from shore over the weekend.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said the 38-foot boat stopped working 55 miles from Palm Coast.

Following a distress signal — an emergency position-indicating radio beacon —a Clearwater station aircraft was able to find the stranded boaters and guide USCG water crews to their location.