3 rescued from sinking boat near Fort Myers Beach, U.S. Coast Guard says

3 rescued from sinking boat near Fort Myers Beach, U.S. Coast Guard says

Three people were rescued Sunday after their boat started taking on water near Fort Myers Beach, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Officials said they took the three people from the 26-foot vessel to Station Fort Myers Beach Pier. No injuries were reported. The Coast Guard said watchstanders launched the emergency boat crew after receiving a mayday call on channel 16, which is designated as the national distress, safety and calling frequency on…