On July 19, Officer Shawn Turner of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a report of a kayaker in distress about half a mile south of the Spanish Harbor Bridge in Marathon, Fla. Officer Turner located the individual while on land and quickly made his way to his patrol boat to assist. About 20 minutes later, he arrived on scene and found the man, later identified as Michael Krevat, clinging to an overturned kayak with his head barely above water. Mr. Krevat was not wearing a life jacket and was too exhausted to reboard his vessel. Officer Turner threw a line to Mr. Krevat and pulled him to the stern of the patrol vessel, where he was safely brought aboard. The officer also recovered the overturned kayak and they returned to shore. Once on land, emergency medical services evaluated Mr. Krevat, who was found to be uninjured. Because Mr. Krevat did not have a life jacket, Officer Turner provided him with a spare and emphasized the importance of carrying all required safety equipment while on the water. “This incident highlights the importance of always wearing a life jacket. Drowning is the leading cause of death in boating accidents,” said FWC Captain Adam Garrison. “Fortunately, our officer’s quick response helped prevent a potential tragedy on the water.” Find boating safety information at https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/ About FWC_______________________ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is a Florida state agency responsible for managing and regulating the state's fish and wildlife resources, as well as enforcing related laws. FWC also manages habitats, conducts research, and provides outreach and education. FWC officers have full police powers and statewide jurisdiction to protect Florida's natural resources and ensure public safety. The footage featured is real bodycam coverage of wildlife officers seeking to protect Florida's natural resources. Learn more at https://myfwc.com _______Check___This______Out________ Watch the world's largest collection of Florida programming at: https://www.youtube.com/@discoverfloridachannel

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