HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — After a ship capsized on Sunday a gaggle of fine Samaritans took motion to avoid wasting the 11 individuals aboard.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated they acquired a name round 5:30 p.m. that a number of individuals had been stranded close to Beer Can Island.

Immediately after receiving the decision, the HCSO Aviation Unit flew over the scene and noticed a ship the wrong way up within the water and several other individuals, together with kids, swimming round it.

Another boat close by, per HCSO, rapidly went to the capsized boat and commenced lifting the victims into their boat.

Upon arriving, HCSO’s Marine Unit helped two males who had but to be rescued.

VIDEO: 11 individuals saved by good Samaritans after boat begins sinking

After being rescued from the capsized boat, one of many males stated he had chest pains and shortness of breath, so he was taken to an area hospital by the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Marine Unit.

The good Samaritans then assisted HCSO’s Marine Unit in getting the victims onto HCSO’s boat, which took them to Apollo Beach Marina.

“Thanks to the willingness of some local boaters to help out, a group of 11 people, consisting of men, women, and children, were saved after they were stranded in the water when their seacraft capsized,” stated Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Almost all the victims were wearing life preservers. We remind everyone to always have the right amount of life vests for each person on a boat, as well as keeping stock of all other safety and emergency equipment.”

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was aided within the rescue by the HCFR Marine Unit, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Sea Tow, which helped within the restoration of the upturned boat.