On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a vessel captain off Longboat Key, Florida.<br /><br />The captain had clung to a cooler overnight amid Hurricane Milton, facing winds of 75-90 mph and seas reaching 20-25 feet.<br /><br />He was approximately 30 miles from the shore when he was found.<br /><br />Following the rescue, he was transported to Tampa General Hospital for medical attention.