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Boat Capsizes With Four People On Board

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- A boating trip Saturday turned into a scary situation when the boat capsized in the waters off Bal Harbour.

Four people were on board at the time.

Luckily, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived in time to rescue the four people and pull them out of the water.

Capsized Boat
Rescue crews arrive to save 4 people on board a boat that capsized on August 6, 2016. (Courtesy: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue)

A fireboat arrived as well to bring them back to safety and check them out.

No one was injured.

Boaters are urged to take certain precautionary measures before heading out on the water.

  • Check your equipment before your trip.
  • Have a float plan.
  • Make sure everyone has a life vest.

Click here for more boating safety tips.

 

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