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Police: 2 boaters rescued, 1 arrested near Johns Pass

One boater was arrested for disorderly conduct, while another was transported to a local hospital.
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TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — One person was arrested following a boating incident Monday evening that occurred near Treasure Island, according to law enforcement. 

The Treasure Island Police Department said authorities responded to the Johns Pass area after receiving a report of a disturbance at Crabby's Restaurant. Once authorities arrived, they said two people were found stranded on the water after their paddleboat flipped over. 

Marine police were then dispatched for a water rescue where they were able to rescue and arrest one person for disorderly conduct, according to authorities.  

Police said the other person was transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

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