Two rescued from disabled sailboat left adrift off Key West for 2 days
The sailboat was anchored about 12 miles north of Key West due to inclement weather, and fortunately, no injuries were reported, the USCG said.
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The sailboat was anchored about 12 miles north of Key West due to inclement weather, and fortunately, no injuries were reported, the USCG said.
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