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Coast Guard Rescues Five From Capsized Boat Off of the Florida Keys

Five boaters were rescued Saturday from a capsized boat off the Florida Keys, Coast Guard officials say.

Officials say the 18-foot pleasure craft was taking on water about 3 miles west of Alligator Reef Light, when the Coast Guard's Key West station received the call for help. A Coast Guard rescue crew was dispatched and and recovered all five boaters.

All boaters were reported to be in good condition, according to a Coast Guard report.

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