HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Over a dozen people are safe after the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office made a water rescue involving boaters hit by a wave.
In a post on Facebook, HCSO showed body cam footage from 5:30 p.m. Saturday where members of its marine unit responded to a damaged boat with 13 passengers, some with minor injuries.
Deputies say the wave hit the boat, pushing three passengers into the water. A good Samaritan helped bring the three people out of the water before HCSO arrived.
The footage shows officials guiding the passengers onto their boat.
HCSO's marine unit, along with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, transported all passengers to Harborage Marina to receive assistance from EMS.
"This successful rescue operation is a testament to the power of different sections and agencies working well together," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "We're grateful to have been able to bring all these individuals to safety, and I commend the outstanding efforts of our deputies and HCFR."
You can watch the video of the rescue below: