Florida man saved at sea by Coast Guard from partially submerged boat after 24-hour search and rescue effort

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville search and rescue mission coordinator Cmdr. Nick Barrow said that the agency is"pleased with the outcome" after rescuing Gregory from a"life-threatening situation."

"We are pleased about the outcome in this case and I would like to thank all of our local and state partners who were heavily involved in searching for Charles and bringing him home to his family," Barrow said.Barrow added that Gregory's rescue story is an important reminder to boaters to bring the proper safety gear aboard to"prepare for the worst."

"While this case resulted in rescuing Charles from a life-threatening situation, it highlights the importance of having safety gear onboard and being prepared for the worst," Barrow said."If you plan to head out on the water, remember to have a life jacket, VHF marine grade radio, signaling devices, and an emergency personal locator beacon to contact first responders in case you are in need of assistance.

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a writer on the breaking news team for Fox News Digital. You can reach her on Twitter at @s_rumpfwhitten. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox

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