Punta Gorda Tiki Tour Boat Crew saves injured man in the port of Charlotte

Punta Gorda, Florida -A routine tour by Charlotte Harbor turned into a rescue mission when the crew of a Tiki tour boot discovered an injured man in the water near the Tiki bar in Punta Gorda.

Employees of the Tiki Tour boat “The Oasis” quickly put in action to save the man out of the water and bring him to paramedics that are waiting ashore.

“It was really just an instinct to help him – I immediately threw him a living framework and we were able to bring him to the boat,” said Cole Kelly, charter manager and marketing director for Punta Gorda Adventures, who runs the Tiki boat tours.

Take a look at the Alex Orenczuk of Fox 4 via the Marine Rescue Mission of the Tiki Tour Boat Crew:

Punta Gorda Tiki Tour Boat Crew saves injured man in the port of Charlotte

According to a police report, the man had jumped over the railing in the Tiki Bar from TT and was cut by rocks on the coast. A testimony in the report states that the man “consumed alcohol” and “tried to show in front of his friends”.

“Just seeing how bad he was cut when he came closer to the boat, really realized how serious the situation was,” said Kelly.

The Tiki Tour boat was equipped with supplies, so that the employees provide first aid and at the same time transported the injured man to the coast.

“We applied first aid for 10 or 15 minutes until the paramedics were there,” said Kelly. “Punta Gorda PD, and the paramedics came on the boat and led him to the ambulance,” said Kelly.

Despite the emergency situation, Kelly ensured that the tour for his passengers continued after handing over to the injured man to doctors.

“When I handed him over to the paramedics – I had so much good adrenaline – my party energy was through the roof – so I always played funny music – talking to people again and again,” said Kelly.

When asked whether passengers called him a hero, Kelly remained humble.

“I don't think I'm a hero – I'm just a good Samaritan,” said Kelly. “I think it was a matter of God, I was in the right place at the right time. If we can help each other, we have to help each other as humans.”

According to the police report, the man was taken to the hospital with non -incoming injuries.

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