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Marine search for drifting inflatable near Boca Grande

Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
02:55
00:00
Units responding to Boca Grande, be advised they're still drifting towards Gasparilla Island.
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Placida, FL 33946
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As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews conducted a marine search off the Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island area for a drifting inflatable boat reported to contain one man wearing a pink shirt. Responding units coordinated from the nearest dock and used grid references to locate the vessel. The situation appeared to be a possible missing person or stranded boater case.

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