NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Two teens had to be rescued off the New Smyrna Beach coast on Saturday afternoon after their boat capsized, according to fire officials.
The New Smyrna Beach Fire Department said the teens were brought back to shore by the U.S. Coast Guard and treated for minor injuries after the small boat capsized.
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Photos released by fire officials show what looks like two people wearing life jackets – one on top of the capsized boat – and another in the water holding onto the vessel.
Officials from the U.S. Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet later posted on social media saying the teens were rescued after their 14-foot jon boat capsized and pushed them about 10 miles offshore.
“A strong cold front had moved through the area, bringing rapidly deteriorating conditions and wind gusts nearing 50 mph,” Coast Guard officials said.
New Smyrna Beach Fire Department officials said in addition to the Coast Guard, they were assisted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Volusia County Beach Safety.
No other information was released.
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