Man jumps from burning boat near palm city bridge

Man jumps from burning boat near Palm City Bridge

December 15, 2020

PALM CITY, FL –  A man jumped from his boat after it caught fire on the St. Lucie River.  The Martin County Sheriff’s Department and Martin County Fire and Rescue put out the fire.  Deputies said one man was on the boat and was able to swim to a nearby boat.  No injuries were reported.

Man jumps from burning boat near palm city bridge

Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones

Jeff is a 2nd-year college student in Maryland. He is aspiring to become a newsroom video editor. He is working on his B.S. in Digital Journalism and Media.