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Hazardous materials scattered along Marco Island after boats wash ashore
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. A 25-foot TowboatU.S. towboat and a 42-foot sailboat washed ashore on the north side of Marco Island just after 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The towboat had been assisting the disabled sailboat when it capsized and sent two people into the water with five to seven-foot waves, according to David Baer, Police Captain and spokesperson for the Marco Island Police Department.
When the towboat capsized, the two people and dog aboard the disabled sailboat left their vessel in a dinghy.
Rescue crews with the Marine Emergency Response Team (MERT) call, including the Marco Island Police and Fire Rescue Departments, the Greater Naples Fire-Rescue District, and United States Coast Guard helped respond to the capsized boat.
Sailboat capsizes during rough water conditions near Marco Island
Published: December 9, 2020 4:23 PM EST
Updated: December 9, 2020 10:21 PM EST
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A married couple were setting sail to follow their dream when they ran into trouble by Sand Dollar Island near Marco Island overnight. A rescue tow boat responded to help them out, and things went from bad to worse when both boats capsized.
The 42-foot, $250,000 sailboat was stuck about a mile out in the water and ended up on its side with a hole in it on Marco Wednesday.
Paul van Gils and his wife, Claudia, were ready to set sail around the country, but they’ve lost almost everything at this point.