VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Four people and their dog will spend Christmas on land after a close call on the water.
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The Coast Guard rescued the group from a sailboat.
It happened on Sunday, about 15 miles southeast of Ponce Inlet.
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The Coast Guard were called for rescue after their boat was rocked by rough seas.
Coast Guard officials said inexperienced sailors, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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