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U.S. Coast Guard save a man and his dog in Clearwater

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The United Coast Guard Southeast Division rescued one person and their dog from a sailboat off the coast of Sanibel Island Thursday afternoon.

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According to reports, the boat was found approximately 25 miles off the coast of Sanibel Island.

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The survivor hailed the Coast Guard on the radio to get assistance.

USCG says the person and their dog are safe.

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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