NewsFlorida News

Actions

Missing teenage swimmer saved by Florida fire rescue

Missing swimmer rescued
Posted

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A teenage swimmer was rescued by fire rescue crews after his father lost sight of him on Sunday.

Martin County Fire Rescue said just before 5:30 p.m., they were notified of the incident and dispatched near South Beach Road.

When they arrived, they learned the teen had gone under near Blowing Rocks, and his father could not see him. Crews worked for over an hour in his last known location.

It wasn't until he was spotted by a private captain with Towboat USA 500 yards offshore, around a mile north of where he was last seen. He was then pulled from the water, and MCSO picked him up.

Fire rescue crews rode along to medically clear him. They said he is now safe with his family.

Florida law now requires restaurants to disclose fees upfront

Starting July 1, Florida restaurants must disclose all fees — including service charges and credit card surcharges — before customers order.

Florida restaurants are now required to disclose added fees