CBP Air and Marine Operations Agents in Florida Rescue Boaters from Overturned Vessel

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A marine crew from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) rescued two people in the Intracoastal Waterway north of the Fort Pierce Inlet last Wednesday evening.

While underway, Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to the Fort Pierce Marine Unit overheard a distress call regarding an overturned vessel. Agents responded, rescued the two male boaters, and brought them aboard their vessel. A good samaritan towed the overturned vessel to Round Island Beach Park.

“This is another great example of our agents’ commitment to serve and protect the American people,” said Allen Gustafson, Director, Marine Operations, at the Jacksonville Air and Marine Branch.  “Whether they are responding to a smuggling threat or distress call, our agents remain vigilant.”

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