Wild video shows officer jump onto high-speed runaway boat
Briefly

In Sarasota, Florida, a dramatic incident unfolded when a boater was thrown overboard after another vessel cut in front of him. As he struggled with the boat's wake, his vessel became unmanned and started circling at speeds of 40 miles per hour. The Sarasota Police Marine Unit rushed to the scene to halt the rogue boat, but their initial attempts to use tow lines were ineffective. Officer Dixon skillfully navigated near the vessel, providing Lieutenant King the opportunity to leap onboard and successfully bring the boat to a stop, securing the safety of everyone involved.
As the boater tried to handle the wake, he was thrown from the boat, which then took off and began circling at around 40 miles per hour.
Police shared the wild video of Officer Dixon maneuvering close to the unmanned boat, allowing Lieutenant King to bravely jump onto it.
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