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Five Rescued After Boat Capsizes Near Fisher Island

Five men were rescued near Fisher Island after their boat overturned Friday morning.

Chopper 6 was above the scene just before 10 a.m. as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pulled them from the water.

"The sea was a little rough, but the rescue was effective and quick," said Lt. Lionel Reyes.

Officials said the experienced boaters went out fishing for bait, when suddenly their 23-foot vessel started taking on water. The cuplrit: a faulty bilge pump. WIth the pump inoperable, excess water could not drain out.

The men told authorities a wave then caused the vessel to flip over.

Rescuers brought the group to the Watson Island Marina. None of the men were injured in the incident.

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