DATE: August 26, 2005 3:01:01 PM EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District

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Press Release

Date: Aug. 26, 2005

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(727) 502-1553

COAST GUARD RESCUES OVERDUE BOATERS 

EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. -- An HH-60 helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater located the Larsen family onboard their boat just off of Everglades City, Fla.

The family is currently being hoisted and taken to Naples Airport.

The family's medical condition is unknown at this time.  Another news release with amplifying information is soon to follow.

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