Watercraft drifts after engine fails at boat ramp, Hawthorne FL


A small boat with two people on board experienced engine failure and began drifting near Lockluza Boat Ramp. They tried to anchor to prevent drifting away. No injuries or hazardous materials were reported.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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This is going to be a watercraft in distress, 16204, southeast 207 Street, Lockluza Boat ramp. Their engines cannot be started, they were drifting, they're attempting to anchor. ASO also has a call but they are delay there wanting to see a fire rescue can help. There's going to be two passengers on board, 163, 133. They're trying to avoid drifting away from the ramp at this time.
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No injuries, no one's sick, no hazmat. I just cannot get the motor to crank. 19 hours. Oh, I show from Rescue 21. Resc 21. Waiver obtained were available. Waiver obtained, should you're available. N62 Latchwell.
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 207 St, Hawthorne, FL 32640
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