Coast Guard rescues 4 people from boat

The Coast Guard saved four people on a small boat in distress off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Video released of the incident shows the Coast Guard reeling in the boat to a dock.

The boat began taking on water six miles off the coast of Sanibel Island.

The crew made a distress call, saying the boat was experiencing mechanical issues.

The Coast Guard reached them within an hour.

Everyone is said to be OK.

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