Four boaters were rescued in the waters off Miami Beach after their vessel capsized in the Atlantic Ocean Tuesday morning.
Miami Beach Police and the Coast Guard were able to find the men about a mile and a half off of Government Cut. It’s still unknown why their boat took on water, but it eventually was completely engulfed by the time crews arrived.
The boaters were brought to shore and no serious injuries were reported.
"The water got inside the boat and the boat started sinking and then we called 911 and these guys were there in like 10, maybe 15 minutes," said Miguel Llano, one of the four men rescued after being in the water since 4 a.m.
Officials say having that cell phone was vital.
"A cell phone can be a critical line of communication as long as you're within cell tower range," said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Rob Johnson.
