Good Samaritans rescue 2 after wave sinks boat near Matlacha Pass in Lee County

MATLACHA, Fla. —

A 15-foot boat with two people onboard sank Monday in South Matlacha Pass in Lee County after a wave came over the stern.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the single-vessel incident around 1:20 p.m. near South Matlacha Pass.

Officials said a Good Samaritan helped the two occupants out of the water and took them back to shore.

No injuries were reported after the incident.

FWC, the lead agency investigating the incident, said it would release more information as it becomes available.

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