Tugboat sinks in Gulf off Florida; all 4 crew rescued safely

(NAPLES, Fla.) — All four crewmembers were rescued when a tugboat sank in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida, the Tampa television station WFTS reported. The tug sank about 26 miles from Naples. The Coast Guard responded with a rescue diver, and salvors were making preparations to recover the vessel’s barge.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff