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Fishermen Find Stranded Teens on Deserted Island Near Tampa
March 19, 2025
Rescuers searched for two teenagers who went missing while paddleboarding in the ocean near Tampa. Volunteers like Michael Bobbitt joined authorities in the operation. The search continued through the night with boats and helicopters. Finally, three fishermen spotted something on an oyster-encrusted island several miles from where the girls set off. They steered their boat towards what looked like a raft. One of the fishermen told reporters, "They stood up and started waving at us."