Philadelphia man, teen rescued by Coast Guard in Florida

Two people from Philadelphia were among a group rescued from a sinking boat in Florida this weekend.

The Coast Guard responded to calls for help off the coast of Sarasota Sunday night.

A pontoon boat was sinking with three adults and three teens onboard.

Two of the victims, 57-year-old JD Smith and a 17-year-old boy, were from the Philadelphia area.

The rescue crew is applauding the fact that each person was wearing a life jacket, showing they were ready for the emergency.

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