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A small amount of debris remains on the bottom of the bay floor and will be removed through diving operations. All boats are advised to avoid the area until the removal is complete.
"We are very appreciative of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for their assistance with this project and their partnership in helping make this removal happen," Captain Robert Turpin said. "We're happy to see the vessel successfully removed and the waterway restored to a safer state for our citizens."
The cost of the boat removal was funded through an FWC derelict vessel removal grant in the amount of $49,000.
More information on the Marine Resources Division is available here.
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