Overview
- A pontoon boat carrying 11 people flipped near Fort Myers Beach Tuesday afternoon, sending everyone into the water.
- The Lee County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit reached the scene in about three minutes after a 2:10 p.m. local call for help.
- Deputies, the U.S. Coast Guard and nearby boaters pulled people aboard, with video showing crews counting each passenger to confirm all were out of the water.
- Two people went to a hospital with minor injuries, and the rest were evaluated on scene.
- Officials said strong wind and a large wave likely caused the rollover, and the same rough conditions later made it hard to right the boat and tow it away.