Coast Guard rescues family stranded at sea

Incident Summary - A boat capsized off the Florida coast, requiring rescue of four individuals [1][2] - The incident occurred during a birthday celebration for a 70-year-old [1] - The individuals spent approximately 20 hours clinging to the capsized boat [1] Rescue Operation - The Coast Guard was alerted by family members on land [3] - The individuals were located 26 miles (approximately 41.84 kilometers) off the Florida coast [3] - Rescue crews provided blankets and transferred the individuals to a local hospital for treatment [3][4] Contributing Factors - The boat, a catamaran, rapidly took on water and capsized within approximately 5 minutes [2] - Waves picked up during the night, making it difficult to stay on top of the rigging [3] - One of the rescued individuals was a 90-year-old, requiring assistance throughout the night [2][3]