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2 rescued after boat catches fire near Hollywood Beach, Broward deputies say

By Briauna Brown

Updated on: November 4, 2025 / 10:45 AM EST / CBS Miami

Video shows 2 rescued from boat fire near Hallandale Beach; cause under investigation

Two people have been rescued from a boat fire near Hollywood Beach on Monday afternoon, officials said.

According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue, crews responded to the call concerning the fire at about 1:35 p.m. When they arrived, they saw the 22-foot pleasure craft engulfed in flames.

According to authorities, one person was rescued by a Good Samaritan, while the other was pulled to safety from the water by the United States Coast Guard. Both men were uninjured.

CBS News Chopper 4 captured the moment crews put out the blaze as the boat sank. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

Briauna Brown

Briauna Brown is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime and versatile journalist, Briauna writes, edits and produces social media content for all CBS Texas digital platforms.