OCEAN RESCUE: Coast Guard Rescues 6 After Boat Crash In Fort Lauderdale

6 people were rescued and are only reporting minor injuries after a boat crash in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night.

By Boca Post News Desk | Edited by Mike Thomas

Published Feb 28, 2022, 11:02 am EST

Last updated Feb 28, 2022, 11:02 am EST

OCEAN RESCUE - Coast Guard Rescues 6 After Boat Crash In Fort Lauderdale

Image Credit: US Coast GuardFORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Boca Post) — 6 people were rescued and are only reporting minor injuries after a boat crash in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night.

The accident occurred at 7 PM on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 when a recreational vessel crashed into another boat. The vessel was said to have lost control after going through the prop wash of a nearby tug boat.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, Hollywood Fire Rescue, Broward Sheriffs Office Fire Rescue, and United States Coast Guard worked together to rescue 6 people from the accident. Only minor injuries were reported.

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