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Good Samaritans save boaters in Franklin County

Good Samaritans save boaters in Franklin County
Posted at 6:14 PM, Jul 21, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-21 14:26:47-04

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - Three boaters were saved by good Samaritans off the east end of Dog Island in Franklin County. 

Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a distress boater call off the east end of Dog Island Saturday afternoon. 

Deputies said as they approached the scene, good Samaritans had already taken the victims from the now capsized boat.  

FCSO says all the boaters are safe after the incident. 

Florida Wildlife Commission assisted with the call for help.