Bodycam video shows BSO rescue crews saving 3 men after their vessel capsized
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Fort Lauderdale, FL - Bodycam video from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office showed the moments that three men were saved at sea by marine and harbor patrol officers after their vessel capsized.
The video shows the three men sitting on top of the flipped boat, which was about two miles offshore of Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale on Monday night.
The boat, made by the Boston Whaler company, had flipped over and sent the three men into the water.
BSO marine and harbor patrol deputies quickly rushed to their aid after hearing their call for help.
“Forty-four open water, 44 open water, 17-foot boat has flipped, keeps saying mayday,” was heard over the police scanner.
Body camera footage shows the moment deputies arrived to the scene and located the men.
“Can you all swim?” asked a deputy.
“Yes sir,” responded the men.
“One at a time. We’re going to get a little closer to you over here,” said the deputy.
“Where’s the [United States] Coast Guard?” asked one of the men.
“The Coast Guard? They’re coming, but what do you need them for if we’re here?” said the deputy. “I got three [inaudlble] here, we’re just trying to get them on our boat right now.”
The deputy then asked if anyone was injured.
“Come on, swim to the boat.” said the deputy to one of the men.
After all the men were on the boat, the overturned vessel was then taken away by sea tow.
“I don’t want to leave the boat,” said one of the men.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units and the US Coast Guard worked with BSO to save the three men in the maritime maneuver.
“You guys alright?” said another deputy.
Officials later explained how the deputies discovered the men and responded swiftly.
None of the three men were injured.