ISLAMORADA, Fla. (WSVN) — Boaters had to be rescued off Islamorada after a boat started taking on water.

Coast Guard assisted nine people off the 19-foot vessel after receiving the radio call for help around 4 p.m., Thursday.

Fortunately, crews were able to get everybody off safely, and the boat was towed to shore.

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