The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four boaters Sept. 8 after their 19-foot vessel, the Sea Tulip III, became disabled approximately 20 miles offshore of Anna Maria Island.
A distress call was sent after the vessel’s captain realized the boat was disabled and taking on water.
U.S. Coast Guard Cortez crews responded and transported the stranded individuals back to station Cortez without injury.
The vessel’s owner was coordinating the recovery of the disabled vessel, USCG officials confirmed.