Caught on Camera: Lost paddleboarder airlifted from Ten Thousand Islands

Writer: Rachel Murphy
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Paddleboarder airlifted from Ten Thousand Islands (CREDIT: Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

A paddleboarder lost in the Ten Thousand Islands was saved by Collier County first responders, with their efforts caught on camera.

The paddleboarder called dispatch around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A marine emergency response team, a helicopter and boats from the marine unit set out to the Ten Thousand Islands.

The water was too shallow for a boat rescue, said deputies, so the paddleboarder was airlifted to safety.

The paddleboarder was later transported to Collier County EMS for evaluation.

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