Hurricane Milton: Captain rescued while clinging to a cooler in the middle of the ocean
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2024-10-11
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On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a vessel captain off Longboat Key, Florida.
The captain had clung to a cooler overnight amid Hurricane Milton, facing winds of 75-90 mph and seas reaching 20-25 feet.
He was approximately 30 miles from the shore when he was found.
Following the rescue, he was transported to Tampa General Hospital for medical attention.
The captain had clung to a cooler overnight amid Hurricane Milton, facing winds of 75-90 mph and seas reaching 20-25 feet.
He was approximately 30 miles from the shore when he was found.
Following the rescue, he was transported to Tampa General Hospital for medical attention.
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