CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Florida deputies save boaters from sinking vessel

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (NBC, KYMA) - Two boaters are safe after their vessel began sinking off the coast of Sanibel island.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, marine unit deputies responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a vessel taking on water just off Sanibel Island.

The two boaters tried several ways to signal for help, including flares, fire extinguishers, their boat's horn and other distress signals.

A third party spotted the boaters' efforts and called 911 to report the emergency.

Deputies quickly located the sinking vessel and rescued both individuals.

No further details about the incident have been released.