5 airboaters rescued after getting stranded in Everglades

Crews prepare to airlift five people who were stranded on two airboats in the Everglades. (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Five people were rescued Sunday afternoon from two airboats that had broken down, leaving them stranded 10 miles north of Old Tamiami Trail, authorities confirmed.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials confirmed that crews with their department, along with Miccosukee police and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission located both airboats around 5 p.m. in a remote area near Southwest Eighth Street.

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The five people onboard both airboats were hoisted into a helicopter and were then dropped off to a safe area on the mainland.

No injuries were reported, authorities said.

Authorities prepare to airlift five people whose airboats broke down on Sunday, June 21, 2021. (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue)

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