SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A boat quickly submerged near Homestead’s Black Point Marina after taking on water.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Police Marine Patrol and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter took around 30 minutes to locate the vessel after the distress call came around 6:45 p.m., Tuesday.

Two people were safely pulled from the water after the sunken boat was located.

No injuries were reported.

MDFR hopes to use this situation as a reminder for everyone who plans on heading out on the water to bring their safety gear.

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