Night Rescue via Helicopter and Boat

Teamwork = successful night rescue
A couple headed off on their jet ski when it was still light out. Then they crashed, ending up in the water for more than two hours before being reported missing by family members. By that time it was dark. Watch and listen to the rescue as our officers, along with Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue respond immediately and begin searching for the couple. The TPD Aviation Unit helicopter located the couple in the water by a bridge. They could see both were alive and wearing their life jackets, but one of the victims was struggling to keep the other person’s head above water. TPD Aviation led FWC Officer Wilkins to the scene and our officer was able to bring them on board his vessel to safety. For information about boating safety, visit https://myfwc.com/boating/

A BIG THANK YOU to our heroes:
🚁 TPD Aviation Unit:
Pilot Milana
Observer Zenko
🚤 FWC:
Officer Wilkins

💙 Thanks also to Dispatch, and every person and team who assisted in the rescue! Video courtesy of TPD. #Boating #WearIt