Pet Cat, Canadian Father And Son Rescued From Sinking Boat: USCG

Sarasota FL

04 October, 2021

4:28 PM

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SARASOTA, FL — A Canadian father and son and their pet cat were rescued from a 35-foot boat that was sinking 34 miles off the coast of Sarasota by an air crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater on Monday. Both men and their orange tabby cat were safely returned to Air Station Clearwater in good health, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release. U.S. Coast Guard District Seven watchstanders were alerted about the sinking vessel Monday morning by an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). The MH-60 Jayhawk air crew responded and found the boat "demasted and taking on water," the USCG said. Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Sarasota newsletters and real-time email alerts. The Coast Guard reminds boaters of the following safety tips while on the water: wear a life jacket carry all required safety gear use an engine cut-off device file a float plan check the weather and water conditions before boating.