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Martin Co. Sheriff's Office marine unit rescues two boaters in distress

Martin Co. Marine Unit rescues two boaters in distress.

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The Martin County Sheriff's Office made a dangerous rescue in the midst of Hurricane Irma.

Two boaters remained on their vessel and needed help.

A marine unit was able to navigate the dangerous waters and bring them to safety, the sheriff's office said.

MCSO Marine Rescue complete. Everyone is safe. Good job everyone. pic.twitter.com/A9TmODgWZC
— MartinCountySheriff (@MartinFLSheriff) September 10, 2017

The sheriff's office also reported that a large vessel beached near the Stuart Causeway due to a broken anchor line and another struck the shore near the Jensen Beach Causeway.

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