LCSO marine patrol boat sinks on Ft. Myers Beach
| Published: | Feb 14, 2013 5:30 PM EST |
| Updated: | Feb 14, 2013 6:19 PM EST |
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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A Lee County Sheriff's Office marine patrol boat sunk for unknown reasons on Thursday afternoon at Fisherman's Wharf, behind Doc Ford's.
Officers believe it was due to a mechanical failure, possibly in a float plug. The boat is a 21-foot contender, used for patrolling the water.
The incident is under investigation.
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