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Man falls from Skyway Fishing Pier, rescued by the US Coast Guard

A man was rescued near the Skyway Fishing Pier after he fell from the pier.

Multiple witnesses observed an adult male falling off the pier at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Multiple agencies searched for the man, who was seen drifting out in the Gulf.

Photo of rescue courtesy of the US Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg

Shortly after 6 a.m., he was located by a crew from the US Coast Guard and evaluated by paramedics at O’Neills Marina. He reportedly was in no medical distress.

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