Flagler Beach Grounded Shrimp Boat Latest in Hardships for Local Fisherman
Captain Corey Thomas was with one friend and a dog when the motor cut out on the Miss Montie, their 50-foot shrimp boat off the coast of North Florida on Sunday. The crew attempted to stabilize their boat by dropping anchor, but the anchor unfortunately broke causing them to drift helplessly in the ocean. This occurred about 26 miles north of the boat’s eventual resting place near the Beverly Beach/Flagler Beach city limit at 6:00 pm Sunday. The crew on board was rescued by the United States Coast Guard and taken to dry land before the ship grounded. Once it arrived on local shores, it was searched by the Flagler Beach Fire Department who stated Sunday evening that they found nothing. Plans are currently in motion to tow the boat in the coming days. Thomas said they launched from St. Augustine. The failure doesn’t appear to have been the fault of the crew. A GOFUNDME Page has been established. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 10:29
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