PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Seven people were rescued by the Port Richey Fire Department in Pasco County on Sunday evening when their boat began taking on water.
Port Richey Fire Department
What we know:
The Fire Department’s Marine 42 responded to the call for help and found five adults and two children in a boat that was in trouble.
The boat was located near the entrance of the Pithlachascotee River channel.
All seven occupants were safely taken to Nick’s Park on Bayview Street in Port Richey.
What we don't know:
The Coast Guard was alerted that the vessel was a navigational hazard. However, there was no word on when the vessel would be removed from the channel.
What they're saying:
In a post on social media, the Port Richey Fire Department said, "This incident is a great reminder of the importance of wearing life jackets and being prepared while on the water."
The Source: Information from this story came from a Facebook post from the Port Richey Fire Department.