JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit responded to a boat stranded on the shore at Hanna Park on May 24.
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Officers quickly recovered the boat from the beach and successfully pushed it back into the sea.
“A beached boat can cause a hazard for beachgoers, not to mention a big expense for the boat’s owner. Our officers went the extra mile to make sure that wasn’t the case,” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Officers Save Beached BoatIt’s not something you see every day on the beach… a boat stranded on the shore at Hanna Park. But our officers are trained to respond to everything, and that’s exactly what Officer Stillwell and your #JSO Marine Unit did. These officers wasted no time getting the boat off the beach and back into the water. A beached boat can cause a hazard for beachgoers, not to mention a big expense for the boat’s owner. Our officers went the extra mile to make sure that wasn’t the case. 🚤 We hear tomorrow’s a big day for boaters (right, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida😉). Don’t forget your boating safety equipment, sunscreen, and plenty of water to stay hydrated. And when the fun is done, remember to fully secure your boat. We don’t want to feature your vessel in our next video.
Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Thursday, June 5, 2025
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As a reminder, JSO advised people to never forget boating safety equipment, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated.
“And when the fun is done, remember to fully secure your boat. We don’t want to feature your vessel in our next video,” said JSO.
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