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Man was able to swim to shore after flipping boat on Banana River

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A boater was quickly rescued in the Banana River after the boat overturned Monday morning.

Witnesses called 911 after it appeared the man disappeared in the water.

The victim survived and was able to get to shore along the Pineda Causeway.

Fish and Wildlife officers helped get the boat upright and back over to the river bank.