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7 rescued as boat takes on water in Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach

Posted at 7:30 PM, Apr 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-16 04:25:37-04

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Seven people were rescued Sunday afternoon after their boat engine failed.  

It happened near Currie Park, north of downtown West Palm Beach.

The seven people were trying to make it back to the boat ramp when it began sinking.

A boater nearby noticed the struggle and brought them back to shore.

There were no reported injuries and rescue teams were able to save the boat.