Teen rescued from water near Sanibel Causeway
| Published: | Aug 22, 2010 3:33 AM EDT |
| Updated: | Aug 21, 2010 6:27 PM EDT |
SANIBEL, Fla. - A teenager has been taken to Health Park hospital after being pulled from the water near the Sanibel Causeway.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says the 14 year-old boy was swimming Saturday afternoon when he was pulled underwater. The boy's father was nearby fishing when it happened, and jumped into the water to rescue the boy. The sheriff's office says its possible the boy was caught in a heavy tide or rip current.
Rescue teams also pulled two others from the water, after possibly trying to help rescue the teen.
There's no word on the teen's exact condition at this time.
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