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TAMPA, Fla. - The USCG gave assistance to 7 people aboard a small pleasure craft, Saturday, approximately 1 mile south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Watchstanders at USCG Sector St. Petersburg received a report at 7:00 p.m. from the Manatee County Sheriff's office of a vessel in distress, after a 911 call was received from persons aboard a vessel, reporting they were taking on water. A USCG Station Cortez 25-foot response boat crew was immediately launched and arrived on scene at 7:13 p.m. 3 adults and 4 children were taken aboard the 17-foot craft. If you want to follow @USCGAuxVin on Twitter, go to http://twitter.com/USCGAuxVin. If you want to follow @USCGAuxVin on Facebook, go to http://www.facebook.com/USCGAuxVin What should you do if there is a danger of sinking? Read the full article.
