KEY WEST, Fla. — An intoxicated man who apparently stole a floating tiki bar was taken into custody Wednesday, officials said.
The U.S. Coast Guard recovered the vessel near Hawk’s Channel near Key West.
“The person aboard showed signs of intoxication and was taken into custody,” the Coast Guard said on social media. “Don’t drink and boat.”
The man, who has not been identified, is facing charges of grand theft and resisting an officer without violence, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
#BreakingNews🚨@USCG Station Key West crews recovered a reportedly stolen tiki hut boat near Hawk's Channel. The person aboard showed signs of intoxication and was taken into custody by @MyFWC. Don't drink and boat! #Partnerships #BUI #LawEnforcement pic.twitter.com/taecIufV0j
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) January 13, 2021
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