Fearless Florida Deputy Stops Runaway Boat Speeding at 40 mph

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A Florida sheriff deputy jumped onto a runaway boat going over 40 mph off the coast after its driver fell off, successfully stopping it with the assistance of another deputy. The incident was captured on body camera footage and occurred after the U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance. The deputies tied the boat to theirs and the sheriff's office reminded boaters to always connect their kill switch lanyard to prevent similar incidents.
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