A 72-year-old man was rescued from a sinking boat near Fort Myers, as reported by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)

Source: West Orlando News

The USCG received a distress call from the man at 8 a.m., where he reported that his 40-foot sailing vessel was taking on water. He activated his emergency position using a radio beacon.

At noon, an MH-60 Jayhawk Helicopter and a C-27J Spartan airplane located the man. USCG personnel hoisted him off his sinking vessel and transported him to Tampa Fire Emergency Medical Services at Peter O. Knight Airport for advanced medical attention.

Track live ships at 

"Coast Guard crews were able to complete this rescue quickly and efficiently thanks to the boater having a properly registered EPIRB aboard his vessel," said Petty Officer 1st Class Michel D. Dinapolis, Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Command Center watchstander. "We encourage all boaters to adhere to safe boating in case they find themselves in an emergency."