Melbourne Beach VFD rescues teens
Photo by Julian LeekMarine 58 returning
Photo by Julian LeekThrowing the line
Photo by Julian LeekMBFD even bought the boat back with them
Photo by Julian LeekUnloading the boat before docking
Photo by Julian LeekThe teens back on land
Melbourne Beach Volunteer Fire Department Marine Unit 58 rescue boat responded to a call for service after a concerned mother called for assistance to report that two juveniles were being blown across the Indian River due to the wind. The two in a 96” Sun Dolphin Pedal Boat left the west shore of Melbourne Beach for a short fishing expedition. Soon the wind and driving rain pushed them towards Palm Bay. Both wearing lifejackets used their cell phone to call their mother who alerted MBVFD for assistance. After locating the boat both boys were transferred along with the Pedal Boat to Marine 58 for the trip back to the 6th Avenue boat ramp in Melbourne Beach and their mother’s care.