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Police: 2 rescued after boat capsized in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Police in Melbourne said two people are resting at home after being rescued from the Indian River Lagoon.

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Investigators were called to a distress call from a capsized boat Saturday night.

First responders said they found two people clinging to a boat about two miles south of the 192 Causeway.

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First responders from several agencies and a good Samaritan worked to bring them to shore.

The victims were then taken to a hospital to get checked out, but thankfully they were not hurt.

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